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Almond Butterscotch Bars

Originally from Blue Diamond, these should crisp as they cool, so score them while they are still warm. You can make them any size you want.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Almond Cookies, Bars,
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 32 bars
Author Anna
Cost 5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter (228 grams)
  • ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar (150 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour (250 grams)
  • 1 cup butterscotch morsels
  • 1 cup blanched slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts and salt. Gradually beat in flour until well-blended.
  • Press mixture evenly into ungreased 10 ½ x 15 ½ x 1-inch jellyroll pan. Sprinkle butterscotch morsels and almonds over cookie mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Let cool on wire rack. Score into 2-inch squares while still warm. Let cool completely.