caramel bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 32 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 5 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the caramels and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. stir in the melted butter until well blended. press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. reserve the rest.
• bake the crust for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. pour the caramel mixture over the top and then crumble the remaining crust mixture over everything.
• return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. cut into squares while it is still warm.