Twix Blondies

2 1/2 cups All Purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup melted butter
2 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
30 MINI Twix bars coarsely chopped (one bag of MINI Twix contains right at 30)
1 cup milk chocolate chips

10 mini Twix chopped more finely for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup melted chocolate chips for drizzle garnish (optional)


Preheat oven to 350*. Grease 9x13 baking pan/dish. In medium sized bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt, whisking together, set aside. In mixing bowl combine butter and brown sugar beating on low speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time continuing on low speed. Add vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until just combined. Add the coarsely chopped Twix and chocolate chips stirring with a spatula. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake approx 25-30 minutes until they are set. Toothpick will come out slightly gooey. Be careful not to overcook **When removed from oven, sprinkled reserved Twix on top and drizzle with melted chocolate** (optional). Cool in pan for 2-3 hours or overnight.