Butterscotch Oatmeal Squares

Sometimes you just have a hankering for a homemade sweet treat but don't want to invest the time that it can take to make batter for cookies or a whole cake. This is the perfect answer---with just a few ingredients and in just a few minutes, your kitchen will smell delicious and a true butterscotch flavored treat will be ready before you know it.

Butterscotch Oatmeal Squares

2 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 375°. In mixing bowl, combine oatmeal, sugar and baking powder. Stir in butter and vanilla. Spread batter in ungreased 9 x13" baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until whole pan is bubbling. Put pan on a rack until the squares are cool and "carmelized", then cut into squares and enjoy!