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M&M Oat Bars

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup plain M&M's
3 ounces white confectionery coating

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat
in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed
mixture. Stir in oats. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking
pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire
rack. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels and water; stir until smooth.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 18, 2008

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Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the chips, nuts and M&M's. Gently press into the
caramel mixture. Melt confectionery coating; drizzle over the top. Let stand for
5 minutes or until coating is set. Cut into bars. *Editor's Note:
Confectionery coating, sometimes called "almond bark" or "candy coating", is
found in the baking section of most grocery stores. It is often sold in bulk
packages of 1 to 1-1/2 pounds.

Yield: 6 dozen.