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Caramel Nut Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Patricia Hills

"No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a tempting dessert or a special snack anytime. These rich bars are perfect for a potluck since a little goes a long way. -Pat Hills, South Dayton, New York"
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) package caramels
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine the first six ingredients; sprinkle 1 cup into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan (do not press). Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. In the top of a double boiler over boiling water, cook and stir caramels and milk until caramels are melted. Pour over crust. Top with chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate to set the caramel.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by Chitowncook
This recipe is awesome! I did have to make a few changes, though. I doubled the recipe and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by ilikefood
Ok...I'd say not enough flour...too much butter and too much sugar...they get oily and crispy,... MORE


 
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