Nutella Butterscotch Bars

Directions

1. 1
   ---For Nutella Butterscotch Bars---.
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   Preheat oven to 400F.
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   Using a rolling pan on a floured surface, roll the puff pastry to 1/8 inch thickness.
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   Prick the dough several times with a fork, covering the surface of the pastry.
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   Place the dough on a foil-lined cookie sheet& freeze for 15 minutes.
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   Then, bake for 10 minutes, until dough is golden brown in color.
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   Set aside to cool.
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   ---Butterscotch Brittle----.
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   Line another baking sheet with greased aluminum foil.
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    In a 2 quart, heavy bottom saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and butter over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
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    Cover tightly with a lid and boil for 2 minutes.
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    Increase the heat to high and cook until sugar mixture turns a deep golden color.
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    Slowly stir in the baking soda and pour mixture onto the baking sheet.
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    Allow the butterscotch mixture to cool completely, then break into 1 inch or smaller squares.
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    In a medium bowl, stir Nutella, eggs, flour& mini chocolate chips.
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    Stir in 1 up of the butterscotch brittle pieces (the remaining brittle are for snackin!
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    ).
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    Spread the mixture onto the puff pastry leaving a 1 inch border.
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    Turn the oven down to 350F and bake the bars for 15 to 20 minutes.
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    When the bars are done, the top will crack slightly and the center will have a creamy texture.
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    Allow the bars to completely cool and cut with pizza wheel or sharp knife.