Blondies

From The Better Homes and Gardens New Baking Book

A saucepan and a spoon are all you need to mix up these butterscotch bars.

This has been a family favorite for years!

2 cups packed brown sugar

2/3 cup butter

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

1 6-ounce package (1 cup) semisweet chocolate pieces

1 cup chopped nuts (our favorite is pecans, but walnuts are good too)

1.     Grease a 9x13x2-inch baking pan; set aside.  In a medium saucepan heat brown sugar and butter over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.  Cool slightly.  Using a wooden spoon, stir in 3 eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.  Stir in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.  Spread batter in the prepared pan.  Sprinkle with chocolate and nuts.

2.  Bake in a 350 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.  Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack.  Cut into bars while warm; cool completely in pan.