1/4 cup butter or stick butter*
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour**
1/2 cup chopped nuts (if desired)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 8x8x2 inches, with shortening.

2. Melt butter in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over low heat; remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, milk, and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in pan.

3. Bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan or wire rack. For brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows while warm.

*Do not use vegetable oil spreads.

**If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.

Submitted by: Gina