Cashew Butterscotch Bars
My mother used to make these all the time. She was hosting an event this last Saturday and surprised us all with it again. I had completely forgotten about these! I love them so much. They sound a little weird, but I promise they are fabulous!
A taste of homes recipe, contest winning. I promise it deserves whatever prize it got.
Prep time:
Cook time:
Yield: 3 1/2 Dozen
Servings: 10
Calories per serving: 392
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Yield: 3 1/2 Dozen
Servings: 10
Calories per serving: 392
BARS
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 nuts 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 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 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.
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.
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Sydney Hill
Weekly Newsletter Contributer since 2012
