Gooey Butterscotch Bars

Name: Gooey Butterscotch Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 large egg; 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 2 cups mixed nuts; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup butterscotch chips

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

about 3 dozen

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

The name says it all for these bars. With caramels, butterscotch chips and pudding, they're ooey, gooey and finger-lickin' good! Sugar cookie mix speeds up prep time during the busy holidays, and the easy recipe makes a big batch! —Carol Brewer, Fairborn, Ohio

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Ingredients

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups mixed nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, pudding mix, butter and egg. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set.
In a large saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips.
Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 199 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Gooey Butterscotch Bars

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