Scotch Teas
From inthekitchenwithkath.com
(Adapted from one of my mom’s recipes, attributed to an old Better Homes & Gardens recipe)
Makes 16 squares
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups rolled oats (regular oatmeal, not quick-cooking) quick-cooking oats
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1. Preheat the oven to 350˚.
2. Melt the butter in a pan.
3. Add the brown sugar, and stir until it is dissolved and well-blended.
4. Stir in the oats, salt, and baking powder.
5. Spread in an 8x8-inch baking pan.
6. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, until lightly browned.
7. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes; cut into squares while still warm. Allow to cool completely before serving.