Caramel-Chocolate Oat Squares
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 16 servings.
In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect treat to take along. Since I can use my microwave to prepare a batch, I don't have to heat up the oven--and my kitchen.
-Kellie Ochsner, Newton, Iowa
Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter, cubed
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1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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24 caramels
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1/4 cup milk
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Directions
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1.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, uncovered, on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter until blended.
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2.
Set a third of the mixture aside for topping. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom of an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until crust is raised and set (crust will be uneven), rotating a half turn after each minute.
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3.
In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat the caramels and milk, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring every minute. Sprinkle chips and nuts if desired over crust. Pour caramel mixture over all.
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4.
Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press down lightly. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until the caramel is bubbly, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 284 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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