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Oatmeal Caramel Bars


Recipe Information
Source:
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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