Who can resist these chewy
caramel and chocolate bars with
a delightful toasty oat crust and topping?
Caramel Nut
Bars
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup butter, 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
- Preheat oven to 350*F
(175*C).
- Combine the first six
ingredients; sprinkle 1 cup into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking
pan. Do not press. Bake for
10 minutes.
- Cook caramels in the milk
in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until caramels
are melted and mixture is
smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and
nuts. Top with remaining oat
mixture. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Makes 3 dozen bars.