Blonde Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening or margarine
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are best flavor blend)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Over low heat, slowly melt the shortening or margarine, taking care not to scorch.
Remove from heat and blend in brown sugar.
Cool.
Stir in egg.
Sift together and stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir in vanilla or nuts. Spread in a well-greased and floured OR wax paper lined 8 x 8 x 2-inch (square) pan.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until a light touch with finger leaves a slight imprint.
Brownies should look a light golden color.
Do NOT overcook.
Cut into bars while warm.