Butterscotch Peanut Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of softened butter
• 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. of salt
• 3 cups of salted peanuts

Topping:

• 1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
• 2 Tbsp. of butter
• 1 Tbsp. of water

Directions

In a small bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add flour and salt; mix well. Press into an ungreased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 -14 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with peanuts.

In a large saucepan, combine the topping ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Spread over hot crust.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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Source: Margery

By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario