Butterscotch Oat Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups oats
• 1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the salt, vanilla, and egg until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix until just blended. Stir in oats and butterscotch chips.
4. Spread the dough into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Butterscotch is a classic flavor that is a combination of brown sugar, butter, and cream.
• Oats are a great source of fiber and have many health benefits.
• The butterscotch chips in this recipe give the bars an extra boost of flavor.