Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Butterscotch Bars

More butterscotch! Although, messy and not very pretty, these bars were fabulous!

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup packed brown sugar 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 cups flour 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Cooking spray 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 bag butterscotch chips 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 finely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl. Stir in vanilla and egg. Combine flour, oats, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Add oat mixture to sugar mixture; stir with a fork until combined (mixture will be crumbly). Place 3 cups oat mixture into the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Press into bottom of pan. Set aside. Place sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch chips, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute or until chips melt, stirring every 20 seconds. Stir in walnuts. Scrape mixture into pan, spreading evenly over crust. Sprinkle evenly with remaining oat mixture, gently pressing into butterscotch mixture. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Place pan on cooling rack; run a knife around outside edge. Cool completely and cover.

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