Caramel-Chocolate Oat Squares - Microwave |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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From Quick Cooking Magazine (now called Simple & Delicious). Quick & easy - great in the summer when I don't want to heat up my oven - and the kitchen. Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, cubed |
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats |
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
24 caramels |
1/4 cup milk |
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, uncovered, on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened.
2. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter until blended.
3. Set a third of the mixture aside for topping.
4. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom of an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish.
5. 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.
6. In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat the caramels and milk, uncovered, on high for 1 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring every minute.
7. Sprinkle chips and nuts if desired over crust.
8. Pour caramel mixture over all.
9. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press down lightly.
10. Microwave,uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until the caramel is bubbly, rotating a quarter turn every minute.
11. Cool before cutting.
12. Yield: 16 servings.
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