Chunky Butterscotch Nut Squares

nut bar

Perhaps the perfect dessert for the nut lover in your house.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
13 x 9 inch pan, greased

Crust
1 package (18.25oz) yellow cake mix
2/3 cup butter melted

Topping
1 2/3 cups butterscotch chips (1 package – 10oz)
3/4 cup corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups salted mixed nuts

1.  Crust – In a large bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter, mixing until well blended.  Press firmly into prepared pan.  Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden.  Cool completely in pan or on a wire rack.

2.  Topping – In a saucepan over low heat, combine butterscotch chips, corn syrup and butter, stirring often until smoothly melted.  Cool slightly.  Spread over cooled base.  Scatter nuts evenly over top.  Press gently into topping.  Chill 1 hour or until firm for easy slicing.  Cut into small squares.  Enjoy slowly.

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