susan's butterscotch brownies

Oak Ridge, TN
Updated on Jan 21, 2011

I've always had friends who were allergic to chocolate, or for some reason or other could not eat it. So I would make these to take to work so that they would have something ooey, gooey, and chewy to enjoy.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
  • *OR* 3/4 cup grated coconut

How To Make susan's butterscotch brownies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 9 inch pan.
  • Step 2
    In a microwaveable mixing bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar until it is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Step 3
    Beat in the egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add these ingredients to the butter mixture. Then stir in the nuts or coconut.
  • Step 4
    TIP: you can use both the nuts and coconut if you like, just use half the amount of each.
  • Step 5
    Spread batter in prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool, then cut into bars.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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