Caramel Bars
"These bars are a hit every time that they are made. My mom always made them when we were growing up and they remain a favorite today. One of these beats a candy bar any day! :-)"
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
24 bars
- Serves:
- 24
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups oatmeal (either kind)
- 1 cup butter (melted) or 1 cup margarine (melted)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
- 8 tablespoons milk or 8 tablespoons cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
directions
- Mix above ingredients together (flour through baking soda) and press into bottom of 9 x 13" cake pan. Reserve about 1 1/3°C of crumbs for top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes (I bake for 10 minutes) until light brown.
- Meanwhile: Unwrap and melt 1 bag of caramels with 8 Tbs. of cream (I use milk) in microwave on medium - low temperature
- Sprinkle 1 - 1 1/4°C chocolate chips over baked crust (no need to cool) and pour caramel mixture over top.
- Add reserved crumbs by sprinkling over and bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes (I bake for 15 minutes) more.
- Cool before cutting.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I graduated in May, 2009 with my Bachelor's degree in Health/Wellness. I will be going to graduate school in August to get my Master's degree and to coach volleyball. I love to cook, bake, and entertain friends and family. I enjoy trying new recipes and putting my own twist on them, as well!
