Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  cup           margarine or butter -- softened
     1/2  cup           light brown sugar -- packed
   1                    egg yolk
   1      teaspoon      pure vanilla extract
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1 1/2  cups          all-purpose flour -- sifted
   2      tablespoons   shortening
   1      package       {6 oz} butterscotch flavored pieces
     1/4  cup           light corn syrup
   1      tablespoon    water
     3/4  cup           currants
     3/4  cup           slivered almonds -- toasted

Preparation:

Makes 4 dozen 1. Blend margarine, brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir in flour. 2. Spread mixture in 13 x 9-inch pan; bake in preheated 350 F. oven 20 minutes. 3. Cool slightly. 4. Combine shortening, butterscotch pieces, corn syrup, water and remaining salt in saucepan. 5. Heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and glossy. 6. Spread over baked dough; sprinkle on currants and nuts. 7. Allow topping to set before cutting.