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Butterscotch Oat Bars

These bars have a pecan oat shortbread crust covered in rich homemade butterscotch then are topped off with a pecan oat crumble for the most delicious cookie bars!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 42 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the crust and topping:

  • 2 c. old fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 c. 12 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans

For the filling:

  • 1/2 c. 1 stick butter
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 c. butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  • Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
  • Carefully fold in the pecans.
  • Remove 1 cup of the mixture to use as the topping.  Add a little flour if it's not easy to crumble.
  • Spread the rest of the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the butterscotch mixture by combining the butter and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Stir occasionally or until the butter has melted and the brown sugar is combined with the butter.
  • Turn the heat up to medium high and bring the mixture to a low
    boil.  Boil, stirring occasionally, for 4 or 5 minutes or until the
    mixture has thickened.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and add in the heavy.  Stir until combined.
  • Stir in the vanilla and butterscotch chips and mix until smooth.
  • Pour the butterscotch mixture over top of the partially baked
    crust.  Sprinkle the topping evenly over top of the butterscotch mixture.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. 
  • Cut into 24 squares and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Go Bold With Butter