I think this has happened to most parents. You are getting your child ready for school, and they announce that they are supposed to bring in a treat to share with the class…today!
After you finish screaming inside, you consider your (limited) options:
- rice crispy treats (or cornflake treats)
- buy some cookies/tangerines/grapes on your way to school
- puffed wheat squares
- run away from home
- ???
My go-to treat is butterscotch brownies. They take about 20 minutes from start to finish, and I always have the necessary ingredients to hand. I have made this so many times over the years, that I have committed it to memory.
Butterscotch BrowniesÂ
Start by heating oven to 350F (175 C)
Melt:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
Stir in:
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Then stir in:
one egg and beat well
Then add:
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 Â teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dates or chocolate chips
Spread in greased 8 x 8 cake pan and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-20 minutes.  On days that you have more time, omit the dates or chocolate chips and frost with maple icing…delicious.
Butterscotch brownies yummy. They look delicious. Must try it out. Keep the recipes coming
Thank you, James. They truly are yummy (and quick).
Hey Cindy! Nice post and great website! As a father of two kids I really appreciate simple recipes with which you can create delicious meals. I help my wife from time to time in the kitchen and my family loves when I do this. Will definitely bookmark your website! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you, Dmitriy.