Chocolate Caramel Bars
· 7 oz. individually wrapped caramels (about 32 caramels)
· ½ c. evaporated milk
· 1 c. all-purpose flour
· 1½ c. rolled oats
· ¾ c. lightly packed brown sugar
· ½ tsp. baking soda
· ¼ tsp. salt
· ¾ c. margarine/butter, softened
· 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
· ½ c. walnuts
Preparation time is 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt caramels and evaporated milk together on low heat, stirring until smooth.
Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press half of mixture into a 9-inch square cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts evenly over the baked crust.
Pour caramel mixture on top. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until golden brown. Cool and cut into bars. YIELD: 20 servings
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