1 (16 oz.) pkg. butterscotch bits
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Melt butterscotch bits and butter over hot (not boiling water). Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Cool 5 minutes.

Stir in eggs and vanilla. Sift together and stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in nuts, if desired.

Pour into greased 9x13-inch pan and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Cut into squares while warm.

Makes 24 squares.

Submitted by: Shirley Hull