Ingredients for - Butterscotch Bars

1. 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2. 1 cup sugar
3. 1 cup packed brown sugar
4. 2 large eggs
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. 2 cups all-purpose flour
7. 1 cup old-fashioned oats
8. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
9. 1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips
10. 1 cup chopped pecans
11. Filling:
12. 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
13. 2 tablespoons butter, softened
14. 1/4 cup sugar
15. 1 large egg
16. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

How to cook deliciously - Butterscotch Bars

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

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