Butterscotch Peanut Bars

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups salted peanuts

Topping:
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon water

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add flour and salt; mix well. Press into an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with peanuts.

In a large saucepan, combine the topping ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Spread over hot crust.

Bake for 6-7 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.