Pecan-Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• Cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Set aside.
3. Combine brown sugar, vanilla, and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed 1 minute. Add flour mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
4. Spread batter into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake bars at 350° for 18 minutes or until golden and crusty on top. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.