Naughty Bars

Why the provocative title? Make these bars, take one bite, and you'll find out. They are full of decadent, buttery flavor but they have really no redeeming nutritional value. I am not a calorie counter or worrier about fat, carbs, etc. because in my opinion, food should be enjoyed, albeit in moderation. So, make a batch to share with friends and enjoy them.

Ingredients:

2 sticks butter

2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 by 13 inch pan and set aside. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Meanwhile, measure the brown sugar into a large bowl and stir in the butter when melted. Add the baking powder, salt, and vanilla; stir well. Slowly add the flour a bit at a time, stirring constantly. In a small bowl whisk the eggs, add to the other ingredients, and mix well. Press the batter into the buttered pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden at the edges and the center is still soft – do not overbake. Remove from the oven, wait a few minutes, then cut into pieces and serve. This recipe can easily be cut in half and baked in an 8 by 8 inch pan.

Source*: http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/recipes/r-penzeysNaughtyBars.html

*My husband found this recipe while we were browsing in a Penzeys Spices store down in Dallas, Texas on a recent visit to his (our) wonderful Aunt Connie.