Delicious Butterscotch Brownies A.K.A. Blondies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour or 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat shortening over low heat until melted; remove from heat.
Mix in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into brown sugar mixture.
Spread into greased square pan 8x8x2 inches.Bake 25 minutes.
Cut into squares while still warm. Enjoy!
Variation 1. Mix 1/2 cup of chopped nuts into the batter.
Variation 2. Sprinkle the batter with 1/2 cup of chocolate or butterscotch chips (or both) before baking.
Variation 3. Drizzle with your favorite chocolate sauce after baking.