BUTTERSCOTCH COFFEE SQUARES

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 14-ounce package butterscotch morsels
1 1/2 cups shortening
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1/2 cup chopped pecans

In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside. In large bowl, combine shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat well. In measuring cup, combine boiling water and instant coffee. Gradually blend in flour mixture alternately with dissolved coffee. Stir in butterscotch morsels and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Spread in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool. Cut into 2 inch squares.