Butterscotch Bars

Name: Butterscotch Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chips and pecans. Reserve 2 cups. Spread remaining dough into a greased
2

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3

In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over crust. Crumble reserved dough over filling.
4

Bake at 375° for 40-42 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.