Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, unsalted softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 12 ounces nuts can of (cut Brazil nuts in half)
  • 1 x nut topping
  • 6 ounces butterscotch chips
  • 13 cup corn syrup, light
  • 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
  • Cream the butter with the brown sugar.
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla, mix well.
  • Stir in the flour until combined.
  • Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil.
  • Press the dough evenly on the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile make the topping.
  • For the nut toppings:
  • Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler.
  • Melt over simmering water.
  • Pour the topping over the base.
  • Sprinkle with nuts and press gently into the topping.
  • Refrigerate one hour.
  • Remove the bars from the pan by lifting the foil lining.
  • Pull foil away from the edges and cut into desired size bars.
  • (Recipe courtesy of Sally Toepfer)
  • Make It Decadent: Use cashews or macadamia nuts (halved) in place of the mixed nuts.
  • Make It Healthier: Use lightly salted nuts.