These bars are swirled with butterscotch and rich in vanilla and brown sugar. A good lunch treat for someone special.

Butterscotch Blondies

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch flavored chips

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan..
2. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter with sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating on low speed until thoroughly combined.
4. Spread batter in prepared baking pan. Sprinkle butterscotch chipes evenly over top. Bake 5 minutes or just until butterscotch is shiny and soft. With knife, swirl pieces into batter to create a marbled effect. Return to oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until set. Cool on wire rack; cut into bars.

Makes 16 squares.