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Butterscotch Cashew Caramel Bars

A soft and chewy butterscotch sugar cookie bar, with a butterscotch caramel and cashew topping!
Course Dessert - bar cookie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 bars
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

For bars:

  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 - 3.4 oz. boxes instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. butter melted
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. toffee bits

For topping:

  • 1 - 12 oz. package butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 2 c. salted cashew halves and pieces

Instructions

For bars:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, pudding mix, sugar, and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, combine egg, melted butter, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  • Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until just blended.
  • Mix in toffee bits.
  • Press the dough into a lightly greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool completely.

For topping:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butterscotch chips, corn syrup, butter, and water.
  • Cook and stir until the chips and butter are melted, and the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Spread evenly over the butterscotch bars.
  • Sprinkle with cashews, lightly pressing them into the butterscotch caramel.
  • Allow to set for at least 10-15 minutes, then cut into bars. EAT!!