Butterscotch Bars

Gooey brownie-like texture. Can mix the whole thing right in the pot for easy clean-up.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 25 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1⁄3 cup margarine
• 1  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1  large egg
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium-sized pot, over low heat, melt butter and sugar together. Cool.
2. Beat in the egg.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Spread in a greased and floured 8 x 8" square pan.
5. Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
6. Cool. Cut into bars.