Mixed Nut Bars

Name: Mixed Nut Bars
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

11 ingredients

20 steps

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

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2

Cream the butter with the brown sugar.
3

Add the egg yolk and vanilla, mix well.
4

Stir in the flour until combined.
5

Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil.
6

Press the dough evenly on the bottom of the pan.
7

Bake for 25 minutes.
8

Cool to room temperature.
9

Meanwhile make the topping.
10

For the nut toppings:
11

Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler.
12

Melt over simmering water.
13

Pour the topping over the base.
14

Sprinkle with nuts and press gently into the topping.
15

Refrigerate one hour.
16

Remove the bars from the pan by lifting the foil lining.
17

Pull foil away from the edges and cut into desired size bars.
18

(Recipe courtesy of Sally Toepfer)
19

Make It Decadent: Use cashews or macadamia nuts (halved) in place of the mixed nuts.
20

Make It Healthier: Use lightly salted nuts.