lotsa nuts bars

North Liberty, IN
Updated on Jan 26, 2012

This recipe was in a local newspaper several years ago. Its rich and delicious. When I take these to a party they always get accolades.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 36 small bars

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter, divided
  • 1 can unsalted mixed nuts (11 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 package butterscotch chips (6 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup light karo syrup

How To Make lotsa nuts bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl stir together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a greased 9 by 13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Remove from oven. Sprinkle nuts over crust. In microwave melt butterscotch chips at low power(30%). Stir until smooth. Add corn syrup and remaining butter. Mix well. pour over nuts. Bake for 10 more minutes or until set. Score bars where you wish to cut them. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut when cool. Makes about 3 dozen rich bars.

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