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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 72 |
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These irresistible bars can sweeten any holiday, informs field editor Renee Schwebach of Dumont, Minnesota. Ingredients:
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® brand chocolate candies |
3 ounces white candy coating |
Directions:
1. In a large 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 and mix well. Stir in oats.
2. 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.
3. In a microwave, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the chips, nuts and M&M's. Gently press into the caramel mixture. Melt candy coating; drizzle over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Yield: 6 dozen.
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