BUTTERSCOTCH BARS

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I put three recipes together to make these amazing bars that really satisfy the sweet tooth. -Romagene Deuel, Clarkston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • 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 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over crust. Crumble reserved dough over filling. , Bake at 375° for 40-42 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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