Caramel Candy Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanuts or 1 cup walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 13 x 9 inch pan.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1 (14 ounce) bag of caramels with 1/3 cup of milk until smooth, stirring frequently.
3. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 2 cups of quick oats, 1 1/2 cups of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mixing well.
4. Add in 1 large beaten egg and mix thoroughly to combine.
5. Incorporate 1 cup of butter into the mixture using a fork until it resembles a crumbly texture.
6. Pat half of the batter into the bottom of the greased pan, forming the crust, and bake for 10 minutes.
7. Once baked, remove the pan and sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of either peanuts or walnuts over the crust, followed by drizzling the caramel mixture on top.
8. Sprinkle the remaining batter over the caramel layer, crumbling it evenly, and return the pan to the oven to bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned.
9. Let the bars cool for about 5 minutes, and run a knife around the edges to ensure they don’t stick.
10. Allow the bars to cool for 30 minutes, then cut them into small bite-sized squares using a sharp knife.