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S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:Makes 24-36 squares, (cookies)

Ingredients

• 32 caramel candies (the Kraft caramel squares are what I use)
• 5 tbsp (70 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (225 ml) flour
• 1 cup (225 ml) quick oats
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) butter, melted
• 12 ounces chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped pecans

Preparation

• In the top of double boiler, melt caramels with the cream, keep warm, not hot, and set aside.
• Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and butter. press 3/4 of mixture into a well-greased 11 inch x 7 inch x 2 inch baking pan (Jelly Roll pan) and bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees (175 C.).
• Immediately when the crust comes out of the oven , sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over baked crumb mixture.
• Next, pour caramel mixture over the top of the nuts and chocolate.
• For the next layer, sprinkle with the remaining crumbs and bake for 20 more minutes at 350 degrees (175 C.).
• Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

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