Butterscotch Squares

1 1/2 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional or 1/8 tsp nutmeg)

1 pkg butterscotch morsals

1 1/2 cup shortening

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup boiling water

1 via packet (starbucks instant coffee)

1/2 cup chopped nuts (opt)

in small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon/nutmeg

in large bowl combine shortening and sugar

add egg and beat well

in measuring cup combine boiling water and via

gradually blend flour mixture alternatively with dissolved coffee into large bowl

stir in butterscotch morsels and add 1/2 cup chopped nuts

spread in greased and floured 13x9 inch pan

bake @ 350F for 30-35 mins

cool and cut into 2 inch squares