Pineapple-Butterscotch Bars

• flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• shortening↗1⁄3 cup
• dark brown sugar↗2⁄3 cup

  firmly packed

• vanilla↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• eggs↗2

  large

• drained canned pineapple, crushed↗1 cup
• butterscotch chips↗8 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla, beat well.

2. 2

   Combine all dry ingredients and sift.

3. 3

   Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.

4. 4

   Stir in crushed pineapple.

5. 5

   Add butterscotch, and fold in .

6. 6

   Spread into greased 13 x 9" pan.

7. 7

   Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes or until golden-brown (test using toothpick; bars are ready when toothpick comes out clean).