Buttescotch Peanut Bars

By far, of the desserts I made this weekend, this was the best.   It reminded me of a PayDay bar, which happens to be one of my favorites...just a tad sweeter.  When I make these again, I might consider using peanut butter chips instead of butterscotch, though I'm not sure how that would set up. Either way, make these bars.  You'll love them.  They're quick and easy, so what's stopping you.

Photo by Taste of Home

Btterscotch Peanut Bars
Recipe from Taste of Home
Yields: 4 dozen

• 1/2 c butter
• 3/4 c packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 c flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 c salted peanuts

TOPPING

• 1 package Hershey Butterscotch chips
• 1/2 c light corn syrup
• 2 T butter
• 1 T Water

 
Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with aluminum foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside.

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes. Sprinkle with peanuts.

In a large saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until chips and butter are melted. Spread over hot crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes longer or until topping is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.