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Butterscotch Cashew Bars

Name: Butterscotch Cashew Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Makes

3-1/2 dozen

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022

I knew these nutty bars were a success when I took them on our annual family vacation. My husband couldn't stop eating them...and my sister-in-law, who is a great cook, asked for the recipe. It makes a big batch, which is good, because they go quickly! —Lori Berg Wentzville, Missouri

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Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large 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 15x10x1-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 smooth.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 199 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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