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Butterscotch Apricot Streusel Bars
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
From a Tollhouse cookbook I just bought-cant wait to try them
Ingredients:
8 ounces dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups flour, divided
1 2/3 cups quick oats, uncooked
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup butterscotch chips
Directions:
1. For Filling:.
2. In a medium saucepan, combing apricots and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until water evapourates and mixture is thickened.
3. Set aside.
4. For Cookie Layer:.
5. Preheat oven to 375.
6. In a small bowl, combing 1 3/4 cups of flour, oats, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
7. In large bowl combine molasses and butter and beat until creamy.
8. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
9. Remove 1 cup of mixture and place in small bowl. Set aside.
10. Press remaining mixture into foil lined 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
11. Top with filling and set aside.
12. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour to reserved mixture, stir until crumbs form.
13. Stir in butterscotch morsels and sprinkle crumb mixture on top.
14. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
15. Cool completely on wire rack
16. Cut into 2 by 1 1/2 inch bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com