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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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source unknown; recipe untried but looks yummy; placed here for safekeeping; database does not recognise Smart Balance products so the calorie count is lower than system has calculated. Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups quaker quick-cooking oats |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed |
3/4 cup butter, melted (smart balance brand, preferred) |
1 tablespoon water |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup walnuts, chopped (or your choice) |
6 ounces chocolate chips |
12 1/2 ounces caramel ice cream topping |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°; grease 13X9 baking pan.
2. Combine quick oats, the 11/2 cups flour, brown sugar, melted butter, water and baking soda; mixing well; reserve 1 cup of this mixture.
3. Press the remaining mixture into the greased baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes; cool 10 minutes.
4. Top with the walnuts and the chocolate chips; then combine the caramel ice cream topping and the 1/4 cup of flour until smooth.
5. Drizzle this over the contents of the baking pan, to within 1/4 inch of the edge; then sprinkle with the reserved oats mixture.
6. Return to preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes; then cool completely.
7. Cut into 32 bars before serving.
8. TIP: if you get unnerved at feeding your young children chopped nuts, then this recipe is NOT for you.
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