Butterscotch Squares

Ingredients

• 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 morsels
• 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)

Directions

1. in small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon/nutmeg
2. in large bowl combine shortening and sugar
3. add egg and beat well
4. in measuring cup combine boiling water and via
5. gradually blend flour mixture alternatively with dissolved coffee into large bowl
6. stir in butterscotch morsels and add 1/2 cup chopped nuts
7. spread in greased and floured 13x9 inch pan
8. bake @ 350F for 30-35 mins
9. cool and cut into 2 inch squares