Blonde Butterscotch Brownies

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.

In a large bowl, add the butter and microwave until melted. Then add the brown sugar and mix well. Add the beaten eggs and vanilla to the brown sugar and butter mixture. Blend well, then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to blend. Add nuts and/or chocolate chips if desired.

Pour the batter into a lightly greased 9×13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. When brownies cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

Variation: skip the powdered sugar and serve warm blondies with warm caramel and/or hot fudge topping and vanilla ice cream!