BLONDIES

For all you chocolate lovers, you need to try these. I do LOVE the traditional brownie but  sometimes I just get tired of chocolate. This brownie has such a chewy- nutty goodness that I really enjoy it for a change. 

2 cups (4 sticks) butter at room temperature

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed

4 large eggs

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 1/2 cups All Purpose flour

1 teaspoon  salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

2 cups chocolate chunks-I use semi sweet chocolate chips/can use butterscotch

1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

1 cup chop walnuts

Preheat to 350
Mix dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking soda) in a bowl. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugars in mixer at med-high speed until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add vanilla. Slowly add the flour mix to the butter mixing on low until combined.
Using a wooden spoon fold in the chocolate chunks, marshmallows and coconut.
Spread the batter evenly into a nonstick, or parchment lined standard cookie sheet with 1" rim (jelly roll pan).
Bake for approx. 25 min. Center will be set. Do not over bake!
Let cool in pan and cut into squares.
Makes 60 bars.