Rich Butterscotch Bars

Ingredients

• 1 lb brown sugar (about 2 1/3 cups, packed)
• 1 C softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 C all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 C coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°

2. 2

   In saucepan, melt butter and sugar together. Once sugar is completely dissolved, remove and allow to cool until lukewarm.

3. 3

   Once buttar and sugar mixture is cooled enough to not cook the eggs, add them to the mixutree and beat thoroughly.

4. 4

   In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Once mixed, add to butter and sugar mixture. Incorporate thoroughly.

5. 5

   Stir in walnuts (chopped).

6. 6

   Pour into a 9x13 baking dish*.

7. 7

   Bake for 25 minutes on center rack.

8. 8

   Bars are done with they are a delicate brown and a slight dent is left when you tap the top lightly with your finger tip.

9. 9

   Remove dish from oven. Allow to cool a bit. Cut into bars while still warm.