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Caramel Peanut Bears
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
Oh so yummy, they taste like candy bars!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (9 ounces)
3/4 cup peanuts, chopped
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingreadiaents; stir in butter.
2. Set aside 1 cup for topping.
3. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-ins. x 2-in. baking pan.
4. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Meanwhile, combine caramels and cream in a heavy saucepan or microwave safe bowl.
6. Cook over low heat or microwave until melted, stirring often.
7. Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanuts over the crust; top with caramel mixture.
8. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
10. Cool completely before cutting.
By RecipeOfHealth.com