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    Caramel Cashew Squares


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    Aunt Saunny

    For The Crust:
    1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1/4 cup butter
    1 cup all purpose flour
    1/4 tsp salt

    For The Topping:
    1/2 cup butterscotch-flavored chips
    1/4 cup light corn syrup
    2 tbsp butter
    1 cup chopped salted cashews

    Heat oven to 350 F. Place brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Press mixture onto bottom of ungreased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake for 11 minutes or until set. Meanwhile, melt butterscotch chips, corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons butter in a 2 quart saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do Not Boil. Remove from heat. Stir in cashews. Pour cashew mixture over hot, partially crust. Continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and set. Cool completely. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Cut into bars. Yield: 25 bars.
 

 

 

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