Caramel-Oatmeal Chewy Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Very chewy and delicious. Cook time includes 10 minutes baking of crust. Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups raw rolled oats |
1 1/2 cups flour |
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
3/4 cup margarine, melted |
1 cup nuts, chopped |
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips |
1 (14 ounce) bag caramel candies |
1/4 cup water |
Directions:
1. Grease 9 x 13 pan.
2. Combine the first 4 ingredients.
3. Add margarine and mix together till crumbly.
4. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
5. Press remaining into bottom of pan.
6. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°.
7. Top with nuts and chocolate.
8. Melt caramel with water over low heat till smooth. Remove.
9. Drizzle over nuts and chocolate to within 1/4 of pan edge.
10. Sprinkly with reserved oat mix.
11. Bake 15 to 18 minutes till golden. Cool.
12. Chill till chocolate is set.
13. Cut into bars. Cover tightly.
14. Freezes well.
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