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These easy to prepare, rich and decadent bars will become a household favorite.
Butterbrickle Bars
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces butterscotch chips
1/2 cup white corn syrup
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts
Combine first 4 ingredients; mix until crumbly. Press into a 9x13-inch pan and bake for 10 minutes at 350 F.
Meanwhile, combine butterscotch chips, corn syrup, vegetable shortening, water and salt in a double boiler over hot water, stirring until smooth. Blend in walnuts.
Spoon over baked layer; then bake 8 minutes more at 375 F. Cut while warm into squares.
Yield: 24 bars
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Ray Lokar |