Butterscotch Brownies (Low-Fat but You'd Never Know It)

When I found this recipe in an old Better Homes and Gardens dessert cookbook I had to try it out of simple curiosity. Even though it was not considered a low-anything recipe, there was absolutely no fat added; no butter, no shortening, no oil, no nothing. I am quite finicky when it comes to desserts, and I'd rather not have it than compromise. These surprised me. They were delicious, chewy, rich, almost like candy (which is why it is cut into small pieces) and you'd never know there was no fat added, other than what is in the egg and nuts.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  egg
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. In a bowl, beat the egg well. Add the sugar and vanilla and mix well.
3. Sift the flour with the salt and baking soda,then stir into the egg mixture.
4. Stir in the nuts.
5. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
6. Cut into 16 squares while still warm.
7. Cool, then remove from pan.