Butterscotch Walnut Bars Recipe

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Butterscotch Walnut Bars
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
483
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • crust
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • topping
  • 1 package (6 oz) butterscotch pieces
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp water

Directions:

  1. In a bowl mix flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 13 x 9 x2 pan.
  4. With your hand press firmly into a smooth, compact layer.
  5. Bake in 375 degree oven for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. Remove pan to rack while you prepare the topping.
  7. Combine syrup, butterscotch pieces, salt, butter, and water in a large saucepan.
  8. With rubber spatula stir over low heat, pressing butterscotch pieces until melted and smooth.
  9. Quickly stir in the walnuts and remove from heat.
  10. Work quickly to prevent the mixture from hardening.
  11. Place large spoonfuls on the warm, baked crust.
  12. With the back of a spoon spread the mixture to within 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch of the crust edges.
  13. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  14. Cool in pan on a rack for 30-40 minutes or until only slightly warm.
  15. With small, sharp knife loosen around edges then cut into 16 bars.
  16. With wide, metal spatula transfer bars to cutting board.
  17. Cool thoroughly until firm.
  18. Cut each bar in half.
  19. Makes 32.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 482.53 Kcal (2020 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.41g 45%
Cholesterol 26.69mg 9%
Sodium 591.09mg 25%
Potassium 199.84mg 4%
Total Carbs 50.14g 17%
Sugars 25.09g 100%
Dietary Fiber 4.23g 17%
Protein 8.96g 18%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 99.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 476.27 Kcal (1994 kJ)
Calories from fat 261.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.03g 45%
Cholesterol 26.35mg 9%
Sodium 583.42mg 25%
Potassium 197.25mg 4%
Total Carbs 49.49g 17%
Sugars 24.76g 100%
Dietary Fiber 4.18g 17%
Protein 8.85g 18%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 98.3mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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