Blond Brownie Nut Squares

Name: Blond Brownie Nut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 squares
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 16 squares

Test Kitchen Approved

These moist, rich bars get a small but satisfying crunch from pecans.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

In a bowl, beat the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in nuts.
Spread in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 129 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

These moist, rich bars get a small but satisfying crunch from pecans.

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