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Butterscotch Peanut Bars

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups salted peanuts
TOPPING:
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon water

Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with aluminum foil. Coat the foil with
cooking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until
light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture; mix
well. Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes. Sprinkle with
peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Cook and stir over
medium heat until chips and butter are melted. Spread over hot crust. Bake for
12-15 minutes longer or until topping is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into
bars.

Yield: 4 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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