Chewy Oatmeal Blondies Using Everyday Baking Mix

From everyday food, april 2008. this uses the everyday baking mix recipe, which i have posted separately.

Preheat oven to 350f.

Brush an 8-inch square baking pan with butter.

Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper , leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides.

Butter paper , and set pan aside.

Using an electric mixer , beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add egg , and beat until combined.

With mixer on low , gradually add baking mix.

Mix just until combined.

Mix in 3 / 4 cup oats.

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Using an offset metal spatula or table knife , smooth batter evenly.

Sprinkle with remaining oats , pressing gently to adhere.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached , 30 to 35 minutes.

Let cool in pan 30 minutes.

Using overhang , transfer blondie to a wire rack to cool completely.

Place on a cutting board.

Using a serrated knife , cut into 16 squares.

Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days , or freeze for up to 2 months.

unsalted butter, light-brown sugar, egg, baking mix, old fashioned oats