Friday, December 7, 2007

Mixed Nut Squares

NEED:
2 cups all purpose flour (can use whole wheat flour)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
1 package ( 6 ounce) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon water
1 can ( 13 ounces) salted mixed nuts
Mix flour, brown sugar, 1 cup butter, vanilla, salt and egg yolk. Press mixture into sprayed or lightly greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake 25 minutes or until light brown. Cool.
Mix butterscotch chips, corn syrup, 2 tablespoons butter and water in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stir occasionally, until butterscotch chips are melted. Cool and then spread over baked mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Press them gently into the topping. Refrigerate until topping is firm. ( About 1 hour) Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Makes 4 dozen.

Enjoy!

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