Blondie Christmas Brownies

12 Tbs butter (1.5 sticks)
1.5 cups dark brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/5 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup Christmas colored M&M's
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. Brown the butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Allow it to bubble and boil approx 1-2 minutes stirring constantly until it turns golden brown - it will turn all of a sudden, so don't ignore it! Add 1 tsp vanilla to the hot butter, and then Allow the butter to cool to lukewarm

2. To the melted butter, add the brown sugar and mix well. Add the eggs, salt and remaining tsp of vanilla and beat well to combine.

3. Add the flour and baking powder and fold in gently until flour is just moistened

4. Add the M&M's and nuts.

5. Place in a greased (spray oil) 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes until done.

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