Mixed Nut Bars

If you like salted nuts, you'll absolutely fall in love with these sweet treats!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (12-ounce) can salted mixed nuts
1 (6-ounce) package butterscotch chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter

Cooking Directions:

1. In mixing bowl combine flour, sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat mixture evenly onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Sprinkle nuts evenly over baked mixture.
3. In a small saucepan combine butterscotch chips, corn syrup and 3 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Pour melted mixture over nuts. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes.
4. Cool and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

Makes 48 bars.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.