Butterscotch Blondies

This particular childhood favorite turned out to be one of my greatest challenges in baking mastery. It should have been a breeze to deconstruct and re-create such an uncomplicated bite of nostalgia, inspired by memories of chewy little squares with lightly caramelized, crispy edges. And yet, my first attempt ended with a full pan of raw batter exploding mid-bake, smearing the walls of the oven with brown sugar napalm. I wish I were exaggerating, but many horrified witnesses can confirm the