Vanilla Sugar Brownies

This recipe was some what of an experiment for me that kind of worked out well.  I wanted to make a good bar recipe that was for the non-chocolate lovers out there and something other than a traditional blondie.  I have lots and lots of vanilla that I have gotten as gifts from here and there so I decided to put them to good use and try out some of them.  The recipe turned out well with a more cake-like, rather than fudgey-like texture with a good chewiness to it as well.  The flavor was like a blondie but definitely had more vanilla flavor than a butterscotch flavor like most classic blondies do. I didn't add anything too exciting to it and they tasted great on their own but feel free to add nuts or vanilla chips or even chocolate chips if you can't resist!  My co-workers enjoyed them especially the morning staff, they like to eat sweets in the morning with their coffee.

Vanilla Sugar Brownies

1 Cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (or inside of one vanilla bean), plus 2 more tsp vanilla extract divided
8 Tbsp butter, melter
2 eggs
2 Tbsp corn syrup
1 1/2 Cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt

1) Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8in pan with foil and grease
2) In a small bowl combine sugar and 1 tsp vanilla and mix until well combined
3) Add eggs, corn syrup, sugar mixture, and remaining 2 tsp of vanilla to melted butter in a large bowl and mix until well combined
4) In a seperate bowl combine flour, soda, powder, and salt and mix well
5) Add flour mixture to butter mixture and stir until combined
6) Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 25-30min (mine took 32min) or until toothpick inserted comes out clean
7) Let cool in pan and then cut into large or small bars and enjoy!