BUTTER RUM BARS

Butter Rum Bars image

Provided by Catie B

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CAKE BASE FOR BARS
1 box pudding plus vanilla cake mix, butter recipe preferred
1/3 c rolled oats
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 c butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 c nuts, chopped (pecans good)
FILLING
1/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp flour
12 oz jar(s) butterscotch topping (1 cup)
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp rum extract (or 2 tablespoons rum)
2 large eggs

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 375〫F. Grease 13x9x2 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oats, nutmeg, and butter at low speed until crumbly. (If mixture is still too moist to crumble, add two level tablespoons oats, one tablespoon flour, and mix to crumbly). Reserve one cup crumbs for topping. To remaining crumbs in bowl, add one egg, blend in egg until well mixed. Press mixture into bottom of prepared baking pan.
3. Bake at 375〫for 10 minutes.
4. In a mixer bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Beat one minute at medium speed until well mixed. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Sprinkle with nuts.
5. Return to oven and bake 15 to 25 minutes or until golden brown (center will be slightly soft). Cool completely. Cut into 36 bars.