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Trisha Yearwood's butterscotch bars

Get ready to taste a slice of Southern heaven with Trisha Yearwood's butterscotch bars. This easy dessert recipe combines rich, buttery flavors with a touch of country charm. Yearwood, a Grammy-winning artist turned culinary star, brings her down-home cooking style to this irresistible treat.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan.
  2. Mix flour, brown sugar, and butter in a large bowl until crumbly.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture and press the rest into the pan.
  4. Combine eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking powder. Pour over the crust.
  5. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture and nuts on top.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool completely before cutting into bars.