Caramel Candy Bars

karla1's Note:

One word..YUM! Got this recipe from the Betty Crocker web site.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 54

Yield: 54.0 pieces

• 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
• 1⁄3; cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanuts (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease 13 x 9" pan.
2. Melt caramels and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
4. Mix in beaten egg.
5. Mix butter in with fork until mixture is crumbly.
6. Pat 1/2 of the batter into the bottom of the pan to make bottom crust. Bake for 10 minutes.
7. Pour chocolate chips and nuts over crust, drizzle caramel mixture over that.
8. Crumble remaining batter over top and continue to bake 15- 20 minutes until lightly brown.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes, with a knife go around the outside edge of the caramel candy bars to put a small space between the bar and the pan.
10. After 30 minutes use a sharp knife to cut into small bite sized squares.

Reviews

[truebrit]

Years ago, a friend gave me a sampling of these bars, and they were so yummy, I had to have the recipe! I've made these countless times, and they're always a big hit! The most time-consuming step is unwrapping the caramels, but the rest is a breeze! The ooey-gooey caramel/chocolate center complements the crust & topping delightfully! Delicious!! :)

[VickyJ]

YUMMMY! These are incredible and easier to make than I thought. I don't know, I thought there were too many steps I guess... not at all. I used crushed macadamia nuts, and they went together quickly... and I sampled one already. Thank you for the decadent treat! :)

[Chef #375764]

This recipe is DELISH! I bake it for the people I work with and they are always begging for more!