Butterscotch blondies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Add the butter, sugar and brown sugar to a mixing bowl and cream together until very smooth.

Step 3

 Add egg and vanilla and mix well.

Step 4

Add flour and baking powder and stir until combined. 

Step 5

Fold in butterscotch chips (keep a small handful to sprinkle on top).

Step 6

Spread into a greased square (8 or 9 inch) baking pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 

Step 7

Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Step 8

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. 

Step 9

Add the sugar and cream and stir well with a wooden spoon until blended. 

Step 10

Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and boil for about 5 minutes, stirring often.

Step 11

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. The sauce will thicken as it cools. 

Step 12

Serve warm over ice cream.

Step 13

To store, refrigerate sauce in an air-tight container.