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Caramel Nut Bars

Name: Caramel Nut Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

7 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Sep. 16, 2022

No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a tempting dessert or a special snack anytime. These rich bars are perfect for a potluck since a little goes a long way. —Pat Hills, South Dayton, New York

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Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle 1 cup into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan (do not press).
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir caramels and milk until caramels are melted.
Pour over crust. Top with chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Caramel Nut Bars

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