Growing up, I always made my dad brickle brownies for a Christmas gift. Times were always a bit tight, homemade gifts made up the bulk of what was under our tree. Even though Dad is no longer in the picture (having returned to Family #2, us being Family #3), I still crave making those at the holidays. The recipe wasn't fancy, or even out of a cookbook - it came off the bag of Heath Toffee Bits. Just my luck, the first year I try to make them since Dad exited - the recipe is no longer on the bag. After searching online, I finally hit pay dirt....or toffee crumbs in my case. I just can't wait to make these....

Blonde Brickle Brownies

1 1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. butter or margarine
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 C. toffee bits

Sift to gether flour, salt, and baking powder. Cream together margarine/butter and sugars. Add eggs and extracts - mix well. Blend in dry ingredients. Spread evenly into 13x9" baking dish. Top with additional toffee, if desired. Bake at 350 for 27-30 minutes. Cool and cut.
Yield 24 large bars or 36 small bars.