Brownies

Hi Folks. I have been out of commission for several weeks due to an emergency surgery. I am not fully back to "normal", recovery to be a slow process, but good enough to sit back down to the computer finally to share my love of baking with you.

Just about everyone loves brownies. They are convenient snacks, being relatively small like other forms of bar cookies, and oh so good tasting! There are two general categories of brownies; soft and chewy or fudge like, and slightly dryer cake like. Some include nuts, and some are lighter in color and taste such as Blondies. Personally I don't have a preference; I like both types, but there are some who prefer one or the other. I am especially fond of butterscotch, so I will post the following recipe for you to try if you are fan of butterscotch as well:

Butterscotch Brownies

1/2 cup sifted flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
2 pkg butterscotch pudding and pie-filling mix, 4-oz size packages
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Lightly grease a 9" x 9" x 1 3/4" square baking pan.
2. Sift flour with sugar, baking powder, and salt and then set aside.
3. In large bowl beat eggs until thick. Add the flour mixture and rest of the ingredients; stir to mix well.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 min., or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Let cool slightly in pan. Cut into 24 pieces.

Since I will be taking more time off to recuperate, as well as to travel, my next post will be in 3 weeks. In the meantime, Happy Baking!

Next Time: Ethnic Cookies: French Madeleines