BLOND BROWNIE NUT SQUARES

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 squares.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 129 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.