Spicy Butter Thins

Name: Spicy Butter Thins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup butterscotch chips, divided; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

I spotted this recipe in a newspaper when teaching in California more than 20 years ago. Even today, my son says these are his all-time favorite treat.

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup butterscotch chips, divided
1 large egg
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter and 2/3 cup butterscotch chips. Remove from the heat. Stir in the dry ingredients and egg until well blended.
Spread into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with peanuts and remaining chips. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Immediately cut into bars and remove from pan. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.