Caramel Cuts

This is from an old Punahou Bulletin, courtesy of retired Food Services Director Tita Mowat Lyons. It's a blond brownie that brings back fond memories of Punahou School. Note: for a less cakey, more "fudgy" brownie, use 1 tsp. baking powder instead of 2 tsp.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2  cups brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325F . Grease an 8 by 8-inch pan.
2. Melt butter, add brown sugar and blend.
3. Add eggs, vanilla, dry ingredients and nuts.
4. Pour into greased pan and bake for 40 minutes.