Penuche Cake Bars

For those who love rich, butterscotch, caramel, and brown sugar flavored candies, it is likely an all-time favorite. The nuts used are generally pecans, but walnuts and other nutmeats can also be used as desired. Pecans lend a sweet, full flavor and walnuts give the candy almost bittersweet undertones.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄3 cups  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1  cup  chopped pecans or 1  cup walnuts
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Combine in saucepan butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring to a full boil. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Glaze with Penuche Frosting when cool.