Betty Crocker's Butterscotch Brownies

Per serving

115.9kcal
1.2гProteins
5.3гFats
16.5гCarbs

Betty Crocker used to sell squares like these in a mix as she does brownies. They were delicious and why they were discontinued so long ago is beyond me. I am glad I came across this recipe and just hope they are as good as I remembered! The recipe also refers to these as Praline Squares.

Ingredients

18 serv.
  • shortening1⁄4 cup
  • light brown sugar, packed1 cup
  • egg1
  • flour3⁄4 cup
  • baking powder1 teaspoon
  • salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • vanilla1⁄2 teaspoon
  • pecans, chopped1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheeat oven to 350 degrees F. Have ready a well-greased and floured 8- x 8- x2-inch square baking pan.

  2. 2

    Melt shortening over ow heat. Remove from heat and blend in brown sugar. Cool. Stir in egg.

  3. 3

    Sift together and stir in the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in vanilla and pecans.

  4. 4

    Spread in prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven 25 minutes, until a ligt touch with finger leaves a slight imprint. Do not overbake.

  5. 5

    Cut into bars while warm. Recipe makes 18 bars measuring 2-1/2 x 1-inch.

  6. 6

    Note: Bars will keeep soft and moist if stored in a tightly covered jar.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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