Dulce de Leche Bars

 

1 1/2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 1/2

cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

1

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

cup butter or margarine, softened

1

can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche

1

cup toffee bits

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press 3/4 of mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
• 2 Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat dulce de leche over low heat 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened.
• 3 Spread dulce de leche over partially baked crust. Sprinkle evenly with toffee bits and remaining crumb mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
• 4 Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.