Serves: 32
Total Calories: 145

Cooking Time: 6 to 8 minutes Power: 100% (700 watts)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1 cup oats
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup butterscotch chips
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups peanuts roasted salted

Place butter in a 1-quart microwavable bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power (700 watts) for 20 to 30 seconds or until softened. With a wooden spoon, beat in brown sugar until creamy. Stir in oats, flour, baking powder and vanilla until blended. With floured fingers, press evenly in bottom of an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2-inch microwavable dish.

Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power for 3 to 4 minutes or until puffed and bubbly, rotating dish one-half turn after 2 minutes. Set aside on a wire rack.

In a 4-cup microwavable measuring cup or bowl, combine butterscotch chips, corn syrup and oil. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power for 3 to 4 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is blended, whisking every minute.

Sprinkle nuts on cookie base. Evenly pour butterscotch mixture over nuts to coat. Cool completely.

With a sharp knife, cut into bars. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 32
Total Calories: 145
Calories from Fat: 71

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