Caramel Candy Bars


Makes about 54

1 (14 ounce) package caramel candies, unwrapped
1/3 cup milk
2 cups unbleached flour
2 cups quick-cooking or regular oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or dry roasted peanuts

Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Heat candies and milk in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth; remove from heat. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and egg in large bowl. Stir in margarine with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts; drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture over top. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Loosen edges from sides of pan; cool completely. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars.


Reviews of Caramel Candy Bars:

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  Chrissy  Dec 22, 2011
Would make this again.
I had a hard time getting the candies to melt and the crust was very sticky. I probably made a mistake myself, but it was not a good experience. If I ever tried it again I would crush the candies a lot before I try melting them. two stars

  A Cookie baker in Ohio  Dec 21, 2011
Would make this again.
Used caramel ice cream topping and dry roasted peanuts to simplify the recipe and created something akin to my favorite candy bar. Sticky and gooey but well worth it! five stars

   Dec 19, 2010
Would make this again.
A hit! Definitely would make this bars again. Adults and children loved it at my daughters school. five stars

  Cookie Baker in Las Vegas  Dec 1, 2010
Would make this again.
Love these!! I have made these every year at Christmas for the past 30 years. Everyone loves them and asks me for the recipe. I got the recipe from a friend who called them "Oatmeal Carmelitas". five stars

  Misty in Wisconsin  Nov 30, 2009
Would make this again.
My Grandmother used to make these and i've been searching and searching for her recipe. I came across this recipe and they are exactly what i've been looking for. These are perfect! Thank you! five stars

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