Blonde Brownie Nut Squares

By á-8242

"These moist, rich bars get a small but satisfying crunch from pecans."

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• Directions

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. fold in nuts.
Spread in a greased 8-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.