CRANBERRY BUTTERSCOTCH BARS

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I just love these bars. I look forward to the holiday season when fresh cranberries are abundant. A friend of the family gave me this recipe years ago and when I make them the smells of them baking fills the house with memories of Christmas.

Provided by Jan Vardaman

Categories     Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c margarine or butter
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 pkg raw fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
3 oz butterscotch chips
1 c chopped nuts (i use pecans or walnuts)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together butter and sugar. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
  • 2. Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Add to above mixture.
  • 3. Then add: cranberries, butterscotch chips and chopped nuts. Mix well. Press into a 9x13 pan that has been lightly sprayed with Pam.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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