RAINBOW CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed golden brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; set aside.
2. Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat together butter, sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Beat in vanilla. Stir in flour mixture just until blended. Stir in 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces and chocolate chips.
4. Spoon into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces.
5. Bake at 350ºF for 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown and a cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
6. Cool completely in pan on a rack. Cut into bars.