PINEAPPLE BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine, room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 (20 oz) can Dole crushed pineapple, well drained
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6 oz) pkg butterscotch chips (1 cup)
1 cup toasted nuts, chopped
powdered sugar (optional garnish)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl; set aside.

Beat together margarine, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in large bowl until creamy. Add pineapple, eggs, and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir in flour mixture, butterscotch chips, and nuts until blended. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Dust cooled cake with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into squares.

Servings: 24
Adapted from source: Dole