Butterscotch Cashew Bars (Jan Whittier)

1 cup + 2 Tbsp butter, softened
3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 3/4 tsp. salt

In mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Mix in flour and salt, just until combined. Press into a greased 15" x 10" x 1" pan. Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned; meanwhile combine the following ingredients in a saucepan:

1 package (10 to 11 oz.) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
3 Tbsp butter
2 tsp. water

Cook and stir over medium heat until chips and butter are melted. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with (then press down lightly).

2 1/2 cups salted cashews

Bake for an additional 11-13 minutes or until topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. cut in bars.