Oatmeal Butterscotch Bars

I made these for a ward Christmas party. Andrew asked me today if I would give him mom the recipe. They are Really good!

Recipe From “Family Dinner Cookbook” by Debbie G. Harman
www.cookingwithangel.com

Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 t. vanilla
1 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 ½ cups flour
4 cups oatmeal

Filling:
1 (12 oz.) pkg butterscotch chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 T. butter
1 t. vanilla
¼ t. salt

Preparation:Combine ingredients until well blended. Reserve half mixture for top. Press into bottom of large cookie sheet. Mix all filling ingredients in a saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Spread over crust. Top with reserved crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cut into Squares.