Banana Oatmeal Scotchie Bars

OH.MY.GOSH. Nothing beats these! I LOVE banana bread, but without a doubt-this takes the cake! (literally) A friend and I had an all day baking spree, making baked goodies for the soldiers in Afhganistan (For Baking GALS) and this was our top pick! So delicious and very easy and simple! The perfect way to use up those ripe bananas!

Banana Oatmeal Scotchie Bars

adapted from http://www.epicurious.com/

Ingredients:

• 1 c. all-purpose flour*
• 1 c. whole wheat flour*
• 1 c. quick-cooking oats
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 c. dark brown sugar (I used light)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 bag butterscotch chips
• 1 c. walnuts, toasted and chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour 15x10x1-inch baking sheet.

Blend first four ingredients in medium bowl.

Beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add both sugars and beat until well blended.

Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, then vanilla.

Stir in flour mixture, then chocolate and pecans.

Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean and top is golden, about 25 minutes.

Cool in pan on rack. Cut into 3x2-inch bars and serve.

**I only had bread flour so I just used 2 c. of that, turned out great!