The Browniedoodle

<cue ocean sounds> It was a hot, steamy night in the tropical oasis.  Their eyes met across the crowded tiki bar, the brownie and the snickerdoodle.  They shared one night of unbridled passion, never to be spoken of again.

This was the result.

Adapted from Crepes of Wrath recipe

Snickerdoodle Blondies 

(more affectionately referred to as 'Browniedoodles'

2 2/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 Tablespoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.


In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and beat until well blended.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

In a small bowl, combine the white sugar and cinnamon.   Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter in the baking pan.

Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the surface springs back when gently pressed. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. While still warm, cut into squares with a sharp knife...