Who wants to eat like a millionaire? Invest 15 minutes of your time, and enjoy a big payoff when you pull these rich bars of golden layered delight from the oven.
—LAURA DAVIS RUSK, TX
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 2 DOZEN
3/4cup butter, softened
3/4cup packed brown sugar
2eggs
2teaspoons vanilla extract
1package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
FILLING
1can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2cups milk chocolate chips
1cup butterscotch chips
1tablespoon butter
1teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add cake mix just until blended. Stir in oats. Press 3 cups onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook 1-2 1/2 minutes longer or until chips are melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Stir in pecans. Spread over crust. Crumble the remaining oat mixture; sprinkle over top.
3. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.