Caramel Bars

Yummy oat bars filled with a gooey layer of caramel, chocolate and nuts!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons heavy cream
• 32 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.