Salted Nut Bars

 3 c. flour

1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. unsalted butter at room temperature
1 tsp. salt
4 c. salted mixed nuts
3/4 c. corn syrup
3 T. unsalted butter
1 1/2 c. butterscotch chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, use a mixer at low speed to combine the flour, sugar, butter and salt until crumbly. Pat into an ungreased 13″ x 18″ baking pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the crust. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup, butter and butterscotch chips. Place over medium heat and cook while stirring until the mixture boils. Boil for 2 minutes. Pour over the nuts and return the pan to the oven for another 10 to 12 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the oven. Cool on a wire rack for an hour. Loosen the edges and turn the pan upside down on wax paper. Cut into 1″ x 2″ bars. Store in a covered container.

Makes 6 dozen small bars. You can freeze extras to enjoy later.