Liane'S Scotch Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. mini chocolate bits
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/3 c. butter
1 Tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt (add nuts if desired).
Melt butter in saucepan or microwave.
Add brown sugar and hot water.
Mix well and cool slightly.
Add egg to butter and sugar mixture.
Next add vanilla and flour mixture.
Mix well and spread in a 7 x 11-inch pan.
Sprinkle chocolate bits over top and bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool in pan.