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Makes 3 dozen bars1/4 cup Butter Flavor Crisco all-vegetable shortening or 1/4 Butter Flavor Crisco stick plus addditional for greasing 1 cup uncooked oats 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 -1/2 cups very finely chopped peeled Granny Smith or other firm, tart cooking apples 1/2 cup butterscotch chips (optional) 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish with shortening. Place cooling rack on countertop. Combine oats, graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup shortening. Stir well. Press firmly on bottom of greased baking dish. Top with apples, butterscotch chips, coconut and nuts. Pour condensed milk over top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overbake. Loosen from sides of dish while still warm. Cool completely. Cut into bars about 2 x 1-1/2 inches. Serve immediately or refrigerate. |
