Butterscotch Madamia Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 mintues Start to finish: 1 Hour 45 Minutes Servings: 48 bars
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup butterscotch flavored chips
1. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-in pan. Heat butter and brown sugar in 3-quart saucepan over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted; remove from heat.
2. Pour sugar mixture into large bowl. Add vanilla and eggs; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add flour and baking powder; beat until well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup each of the nuts and butterscotch chips. Pour mixture into pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and chips.
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.
Tips: Because of their high fat content, macadamia nuts should be stored in the fridge or freezer to prevent them from becoming rancid. (I did not know that!)
Toasted sliced almonds can be substituted for the macadmia nuts.
