Butterscotch Bars

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

1. In medium pan melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, cool slightly. Beat in egg and vanilla. 
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into brown sugar mixture along with the nuts. Mix thoroughly. 
3. Spread in 8"x8"x2" baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven until done. Cut in squares.

Recipe from the kitchen of Ruth E. Chamberlin.