Sally takes in the view at beautiful Rockefeller Gardens on Mt. Desert Island off the coast of Maine.

Saucepan Scotchies are great for a snack anytime…and they travel well too, says Sally K. Field.

She should know—she and her husband Dave recently returned from a two-week trip to visit children and grandchildren. “We drove from our home in Hampden, Maine, to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, putting on 3,500 miles,” she says. “It was wonderful to see the variety of scenery in this beautiful country.

“Our grandchildren, who are six and three, are at a very busy age,” she adds. “They have lots of room to run and enjoy nature. ‘Buck’ the deer is a frequent visitor to their yard and gives the kids a glimpse into nature that they will not find in any book.

“But after two weeks on the road, it was nice to be home. We have a lovely stream at the foot of the hill on our property…and a screened-in porch for enjoying the view.”

It’s the perfect spot, too, for munching on Sally’s delicious sweet treats. “I made these Scotchies often for our children when I was still working,” she says. “We all love things with brown sugar in them, and stirring them up is no big deal. Easy and good taste, too—what more could you ask?”

Saucepan Scotchies

This recipe from Sally K. Field is perfect when you need a snack in a snap.

• 1 stick butter or margarine (1/2 Cup)
• 11/2 Cups brown sugar—packed
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
• 11/2 Cups sifted flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 Cup chopped nuts (pecans and walnuts are great)

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Remove from the heat. Add the brown sugar and blend. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well. Stir in the VANILLA, flour and baking powder. Add the nuts. Press into the pan and bake at 350° for about 30 minutes (do not overbake).

Nutritional Information: Serving Size 1 scotchie (35g); Calories 150; Calories from fat 70; Total fat 8g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 70mg; Carbohydrate 20g; Dietary Fiber <1g..