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These Butterscotch Cashew Squares recipe are super easy to make, it makes a great dessert idea. Made with whole wheat flour.
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5 from 12 votes

Butterscotch Cashew Squares

These Butterscotch Cashew Squares recipe are super easy to make, it makes a great dessert idea. Made with whole wheat flour.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 24

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp water
  • 1 1/4 cups butterscotch chips
  • 2 cups cashews, roasted and salted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. 
  • Beat together the butter, brown sugar and salt until fully combined. Slowly mix in the flours until fully combined. Slowly mix in the flours until fully incorporated.
  • Press the dough into the prepared pan. Poke holes in the dough with a fork and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, water and butterscotch chips over low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is fully melted. Pour over the crust.
  • Sprinkle the cashews over the butterscotch mixture and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into squares.