Scotch Teas

How about a quick treat that?s perfect for tonight?s dessert or tomorrow?s lunch box? Scotch Teas are made with only 5 ingredients?.and you probably already have them at home!

My mom used to make Scotch Teas when she wanted to make a quick cookie. I?m not sure of the exact origin of her recipe, but my notes say that it?s from a pre-1946 Better Homes & Gardens cookbook.

With butter, brown sugar, and rolled oats for the main ingredients, Scotch Teas deliver rich, delicious flavor for very little effort. Enjoy!

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(Adapted from one of my mom?s recipes, attributed to an old Better Homes & Gardens recipe)

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(print the recipe)

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Makes 16 squares

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½ cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

2 cups rolled oats (regular oatmeal, not quick-cooking)

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

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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 8×8-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.