Butterscotch Bars

This recipe was my Mom (Judy)’s standby when we were little. She hated making little round cookies—too inefficient! Butterscotch bars to the rescue. She made these for almost every picnic and potluck. They’re delicious. This recipe is originally from Jan Limburg.

½ c butter (Mom says splurge!)

2 c brown sugar

2 c flour

¼ t salt

2 t baking powder

2 eggs

1 t vanilla

1 c coconut (may omit--Mom always did)

In a 3 qt. saucepan, melt butter, stir in sugar, heat til bubbly, stirring. Cool. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread on a shallow greased 15 x 10” pan. Bake at 350°for about 25 min. Cut while warm.