Butterscotch Marble Squares

Baking these is a terrific activity for kids, and everyone enjoys the butterscotch taste. They are also terrific midnight snacks.

• ½ cup margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
• generous pinch of salt
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Cream margarine, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth. Spread mixture into an 8-inch square Pyrex baking pan. Pour melted chocolate on top and marbleize with a knife. Microwave on high for 5–5½ minutes until top springs back when pressed with finger.

Serves 12.