Bee's Knees Bars

Bee's Knees Bars



1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened

1/3 cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips

1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds

2 tablespoons honey, or more if needed



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.



Beat butter, the 1/3 cup honey and extract until smooth. Blend in flour, oats and salt. Stir in butterscotch chips. Press dough into ungreased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan (bars will be thin.) Sprinkle almonds over top and pat into dough. Brush with 2 tablespoons honey.



Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Cool completely before cutting into bars. Makes 3 dozen.



jackie austin