Caramel Oatmeal Brownies

Caramel Oatmeal Brownies

Butterscotch Base:

• 1/3 cup sifted flour
• 1/4 tsp. soda
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine

Sift together the flour, soda and salt. Add the brown sugar and oatmeal; stir until well blended. Blend in the melted butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly. Press firmly into an ungreased 8 by 8 by 2 inch ungreased pan. Bake at 350* for 10 minutes.

Brownies:

• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp. soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 square (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tbl. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Method:

Sift together the flour,soda and salt. Melt together the chocolate square and butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water. Remove from heat. Blend in the sugar gradually, beating well. Add the egg; mix thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients and blend well. Blend in the milk and vanilla.
Spread over baked butterscotch base. Bake at 350* for 30-35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.