Lightened Up Butterscotch Praline Bars

These are so rich and delicious! And so perfect for the holidays (now you don't have to feel so guilty about eating two of these at once!) I found this from mandasrecipecollection.blogspot.com. I don't even know this girl, but she is a great blogger who does healthy stuff....which I like. -Christine


1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 1/2 tbsp melted butter

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

cooking spray

1/3 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk

3/4 cup butterscotch morsels (found in the baking section with the chocolate chips)

dash of salt

1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

unsweetened coconut for sprinkling on top

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the sugar, butter, vanilla and egg in a large bowl. On top, spoon in the flour, outs, 1/4 tsp salt and baking soda. Combine until a crumbly mixture forms (it helps to use a fork or your hands). Place 1/2 of the mixture in the bottom of a greased 8 x 8 inch square baking pan. Press to form a crust. In another bowl, combine the chips, sweetened condensed milk and dash of salt. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring once, or until chips are melted. Stir in walnuts. Pour mixture over the crust and spread to form an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top, gently pressing it into the melted chips. Sprinkle coconut on top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut into 18 bars. Serves 18.