Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup chopped pecans, toastedMAPLE GLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons maple syrup1/2 to 1 teaspoon maple flavoring, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in bacon and pecans.
Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar, syrup and, if desired, maple flavoring. Drizzle over bars; let stand until set.
