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ESCAPE CLAWS, the first book in the brand new Cat Lady Mystery series by Linda Reilly is a charming visit to Whisker Jog, New Hampshire and is chock-full of memorable characters, human and feline alike! I loved that the very beginning starts with a list of the feline cast with their adorable names and characteristics. The protagonist, Lara Caphart, is an admirable woman with a generous, thoughtful personality. After showing up to help her invalid aunt care for the eleven cats she has taken in, Lara finds her aunt is being harassed by the town’s wealthy bully, Theo Barnes. When Lara is led to Theo’s murdered body by Blue, the Ragdoll cat from her childhood, she realizes she needs to stay in town and protect her aunt. There is a subplot mystery woven around the murder mystery of why Lara had become estranged from her beloved aunt after being so close to her as a young child. The author explores familial relationships and how they can go awry. 

There is also an ongoing mystery of just who Blue, the Ragdoll cat is and where he came from, especially since Lara’s aunt claims she never had a Ragdoll cat. The murder mystery has plenty of suspects and the author provides enough clues to keep you guessing and turning pages. The reveal was a surprise that I didn’t see coming! I greatly admired that Ms. Reilly brings to light the plight of unwanted cats and the lack of facilities to humanely care for them. She provides a heartwarming conclusion to the story that will make you want to come back and read the next story in this series just as soon as it’s available. 

While the book didn’t have any recipes, Lara’s aunt used to make her Butterscotch Brownies when she was a child and this treat brings back precious memories. I love how food can connect us to our past and to those who are dear to us. I was honored to create a recipe for Butterscotch Brownies to share with you and hope that I captured the taste as Lara remembers them! 

Amazon Synopsis 

For the first time in sixteen years, Lara Caphart has returned to her hometown of Whisker Jog, New Hampshire. She wants to reconnect with her estranged Aunt Fran, who’s having some difficulty looking after herself-and her eleven cats. Taking care of a clowder of kitties is easy, but keeping Fran from being harassed by local bully Theo Barnes is hard. The wealthy builder has his sights set on Fran’s property, and is determined to make her an offer she doesn’t dare refuse.

Then Lara spots a blue-eyed ragdoll cat that she swears is the reincarnation of her beloved Blue, her childhood pet. Pursuing the feline to the edge of Fran’s yard, she stumbles upon the body of Theo Barnes, clearly a victim of foul play. To get her and Fran off the suspect list, Lara finds herself following the cat’s clues in search of a killer. Is Blue’s ghost really trying to help her solve a murder, or has Lara inhaled too much catnip?

 

  

 

 A special thanks to Linda Reilly for providing one winner with an e-book copy of ESCAPE CLAWS!  Contest ends Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 11:59 pm PST. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below the recipe to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!) 

 

 

 

Butterscotch Brownies are a one bowl dessert that mixes up in mere minutes. These fudgy, chewy bars are filled with rich butterscotch chips and if desired, you can add an optional drizzle of chocolate and more butterscotch.

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Butterscotch Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (4.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
Drizzle (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butterscotch chips
  • 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
Brownies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F).

  2. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with aluminum foil. Spritz with non-stick cooking spray.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.

  4. Whisk in the egg, vanilla and salt.

  5. Using a spatula, fold the flour into the sugar mixture, just until combined. Don't over mix.

  6. Stir in the butterscotch chips, then spread in the prepared pan.

  7. Bake 20 to 23 minutes. The top will look shiny and the edges will start to crack a bit. Don't over bake. 

  8. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan, then using the foil, remove from the pan and place on a cutting board.

Drizzle

  1. In a small bowl melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, remove and stir the chips then heat in 15 second increments stirring each time until chips are fully melted.

  2. Drizzle over the cooled brownies.

  3. In a small bowl melt the butterscotch chips with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, remove and stir the chips then heat in 15 second increments stirring each time until chips are fully melted.

  4. Drizzle the butterscotch perpendicular to the chocolate drizzle or channel Jackson Pollock. 

  5. Allow the drizzle to harden then slice into 16 squares. (You can place in the refrigerator to harden the chocolate more quickly.)

 Butterscotch Brownies are a one bowl dessert that mixes up in mere minutes. These fudgy, chewy bars are filled with rich butterscotch chips and if desired, you can add an optional drizzle of chocolate and more butterscotch.

 

 

 

 

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 Butterscotch Brownies are a one bowl dessert that mixes up in mere minutes. These fudgy, chewy bars are filled with rich butterscotch chips and if desired, you can add an optional drizzle of chocolate and more butterscotch.

 

 

 

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 Butterscotch Brownies are a one bowl dessert that mixes up in mere minutes. These fudgy, chewy bars are filled with rich butterscotch chips and if desired, you can add an optional drizzle of chocolate and more butterscotch.

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59 thoughts on “Butterscotch Brownies”

  3. I love cats and dogs…but I need a cat…taking care of a cat is easier now that I am older. If I had a fenced yard, I would like a dog again also…I don’t know if I will ever be able to walk a dog again…and it’s just not fair to keep a dog if it cannot get a chance to run and play daily.

  4. I like both cats and dogs. Right now I’m really partial to my schnoodle since our kitten has been extremely naughty. She’ll outgrow it. At least I hope she will.

  8. I really am a “both” person but I think I lean toward cats because I love their independence. Although our house seemed empty in the period when between having our first dog and the crazy pup we have now. However, I could do without the hair everywhere. Sheesh. LOL!

  13. I like cats, but unfortunately, I am allergic to them. So I have always been a dog person. I have had some of the most loyal dogs in the world!

    • Health concerns in my household prevent me from having a cat, so i can surely empathize. Best of luck!

  14. I’m definitely a cat person. I have two cats, Hamilton and Jefferson and they make me smile every day. I like dogs too, but I prefer to share my life with cats.

  15. definitely a dog person. I currently share space with 3 cats but they are my daughters and since I am not a cat lover (mostly because I’m allergic), they think I am the cat’s meow LOL

  16. I love all animals really especially horses but definitely I adore dogs and cats. Perhaps I lean more towards dogs since I love having my own little dog to cuddle and love. But it is hard to resist a kitten and someday soon I think we will be getting another cat, er, kitten.

    • I just put up my new kitten calendar, and the faces are just too adorable. Best of luck, Teresa ~

  18. I am defiantly a cat person. I have 5 right now. I also have a Sealpoint Siamese. She is 11 year years old and is so smart and is a chatterbox. My first Siamese cat was also a female Sealpoint she lived to be 18 years old. She was very vocal too. Siamese Cats are dear to my heart. I love this magnificent cover and story sounds great. I love your recipes and books. Thanks for your giveaways.

  22. I was strictly a dog person the last couple of years, until this past summer when a HUGE neutered tom walked out of the woods and into my heart. We live on a very busy hwy and someone evidently put him out, where he made his way to the safety of the woods beside our home. He is the perfect housemate..he lets himself in and out of the doggie door and never strays from our home <3. We named him Snickers, but our daughter calls him Pablo..he doesn't care what we call him as long as we call him to eat!

  23. I love cats. I am currently owned by one that rescued me from depression and loves me unconditionally.

  24. I’m both, actually I’m just an animal lover. On top of 1 dog and 2 cats we also have 4 birds and I’m not sure how many fish.

  25. I’m both, actually I’m just an animal lover. On top of 1 dog and 2 cats we also have 4 birds and I’m not sure how many fish.

  27. I love cats and dogs I’d like one of each some day. BTW butterscotch blondies are my absolute favorite!

  28. I am really not an animal person at all.
    If you had asked me even 3 or 4 years ago, I would have said I disliked cats , but granddaughter moved back home with her mother She brought 3 inside cats with her. I kind of thought they were soft, and liked their purr.

  29. I have a severe allergy to cats, so DOGS. But I would have a cat if I could. Thank you for sharing!

  31. I love cats. I never had a dog as a pet, growing up. Cats are warm & loving creatures. Thanks for the giveaway.

  33. We love both cats and dogs but have cats now as walking is impossible for me and very difficult for my husband. Our believed kitty got out if our house by accident on Nov. 18th never to be seen again. We still feel devastated as we we’re jointly caring for her for our daughter for over a year while she rehabbed two feral cats but they were not rehabbed yet so we kept Roxie and it was very sad when we couldn’t find her. Right after she disappeared into the woods surrounding us we had snow, ice, torrential winds and then severe winter weather with major snow. We miss her every day and are praying that someone took her in and didn’t see our ads and reward that we publicized all over the area. I don’t think we will get another pet as much as we loved our little girl. ?

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