Betty Bars Recipes

FIG BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. On low speed, beat in 1 cup flour until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until center is set.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over medium-high heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until figs are tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Spread over crust.
• In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Stir in oats and walnuts. Sprinkle over filling.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and topping is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

BANANA BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil and eggs with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Spread in pan.
• Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.
• Spread cooled bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. For bars, cut into 6 row by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

BETTY BARS

Steps:

• Place marshmallows, butter, 1 cup peanut butter and 1 cup chocolate chips in a 2 quart glass bowl.
• Microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes.
• Stir until smooth.
• Stir in the peanuts, oats, and Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
• Spread into a buttered 9x13 baking pan.
• Scrape bowl clean.
• In the same bowl, place remaining 1 cup chocolate chips, 2 Tablespoons peanut butter and 1 cup butterscotch chips.
• Microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes.
• Stir until smooth.
• Spread on top of mixture in baking pan.
• Let stand until firm before cutting into bars.

OATMEAL COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, vanilla and eggs. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread in pan.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

BETTY'S CRUNCHY BROWNIE BARS

Steps:

• For crunchy layer, combine flour, soda and salt; stir in oats and brown sugar.
• Add the 3/4 cups melted butter and pat mixture in bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes; at this time it will not be completely baked.
• While bottom layer is in the oven, prepare brownies as directed on package.
• Spread batter in pan over crunchy layer.
• Return to oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until done (do not over bake).
• Prepare frosting when brownies are cool.
• In a small saucepan melt together chocolate and the 3 tablespoons butter.
• Remove from heat; immediately add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons hot water.
• Stir until smooth; add remaining tablespoon hot water to make a soft, pourable consistency.
• Spread over brownies while frosting is still hot; let set until firm.
• Cut into bars.