These rich and chewy butterscotch brownies make for a special after-school treat.

Chewy Butterscotch Brownies

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 2/3 cups butterscotch flavored chips - divided use
1 cup chopped nuts

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 1 cup chips and nuts. Spread into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining chips.
3. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Makes 48 bars.