Strawberry Blondies

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• plus more for the pan
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons strawberry jam

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil, pressing it into the corners and up the sides; leave an overhang on 2 sides.
2. Butter the foil.
3. Put 4 tablespoons butter and the brown sugar in a large microwave-safe bowl.
4. Microwave until the butter is melted, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in the vanilla.
6. Let cool slightly, then stir in the egg.
7. Whisk the flour, salt and baking powder in a small bowl.
8. Stir into the butter mixture.
9. Stir in the butterscotch chips and nuts and spread the batter in the pan.
10. Drop dollops of jam on top and swirl with a knife.
11. Bake until set, 20 to 25 minutes.
12. Let cool 15 minutes on a rack, then lift the foil and transfer the blondies to the rack to cool completely.
13. Remove the foil and cut into bars.
14. Photograph by Con Poulos