Butterscotch Squares

Published: January 1, 2023
Chef: KemoNine • Category: Sweet • Cuisine: Sweet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional or 1/8 tsp nutmeg)
  • 1 pkg butterscotch morsals
  • 1 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 via packet (starbucks instant coffee)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (opt)

Directions

  • in small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon/nutmeg
  • in large bowl combine shortening and sugar
  • add egg and beat well
  • in measuring cup combine boiling water and via
  • gradually blend flour mixture alternatively with dissolved coffee into large bowl
  • stir in butterscotch morsels and add 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • spread in greased and floured 13x9 inch pan
  • bake @ 350F for 30-35 mins
  • cool and cut into 2 inch squares

Pictured: A stack of dark colored cookies on a turquoise plate. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/DoK5qEy2L60