
Oatmeal and Everything Bars
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Description
This recipe contains oatmeal, caramel and chocolate, and makes really chewy, delicious bars.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ¾ cup margarine
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 2. Peel the plastic wrapping from the caramels and melt them in a saucepan over medium heat along with the milk. ( If using a microwave, use a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels and milk in the microwave at medium power for 2 to 3 minutes, checking every 20 to 30 seconds.) Stir and set aside.
- 3. Melt the margarine and combine with flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
- 4. Press slightly more than half the oat mixture into a greased 11 x 7 inch pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the mixture, then pour the caramel over the chips. Top with remaining oat mixture.
- 5. Bake for 20 minutes; cool. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 3 dozen
calories: 273.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 40.2 g
protein: 2.9 g
saturated fat: 3.6 g
cholesterol: 1.7 mg
sodium: 213.3 mg
fiber: 1.2 g
sugar: 28.5 g
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