butterscotchy almond bars

yummy...chewy...sweet...chocolate...almonds...yes.

butterscotchy bar part:

1 1/2 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 C butter
2 C brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Combine flour and baking powder; set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan; remove from heat and blend in sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Spread batter in a greased 9 X 13 pan. Bake 350F for 15 minutes.

gooey nutty topping part:

1/4 C butter
1/3 C white sugar
1/3 C corn syrup
2 Tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 C sliced almonds

Melt butter in small saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Bring to a boil; boil 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds.

Spread nutty topping evenly on top and bake for another 15 minutes. Cool. Melt some chocolate and drizzle it on top. Cut into bars.