Betty's Crunchy Brownie Bars

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   For crunchy layer , combine flour , soda and salt

2. 2

   Stir in oats and brown sugar

3. 3

   Add the 3 / 4 cups melted butter and pat mixture in bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan

4. 4

   Bake at 350f for 5 minutes

5. 5

   At this time it will not be completely baked

6. 6

   While bottom layer is in the oven , prepare brownies as directed on package

7. 7

   Spread batter in pan over crunchy layer

8. 8

   Return to oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until done

9. 9

   Prepare frosting when brownies are cool

10. 10

    In a small saucepan melt together chocolate and the 3 tablespoons butter

11. 11

    Remove from heat.

12. 12

    Immediately add confectioners' sugar , vanilla and 2 tablespoons hot water

13. 13

    Stir until smooth

14. 14

    Add remaining tablespoon hot water to make a soft , pourable consistency

15. 15

    Spread over brownies while frosting is still hot

16. 16

    Let set until firm

17. 17

    Cut into bars