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Butterscotch Cashew Bars
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
TOPPING
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons water
2-1/2 cups salted cashew halves
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Press into
a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes
or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the
butterscotch chips, corn syrup, butter and water. Cook and stir over medium heat
until chips are butter are melted. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with cashews;
press down lightly. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until topping is bubbly and lightly
browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
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