Easy Oatmeal Caramel Bars
Prep Time: 35 min ; Start to Finish: 2 hr 40 min
Makes: 16 bars
A classic layered bar makes the perfect treat to tote to a get-together.
1roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury(r) Create *n Bake(r) refrigerated chocolate
chip cookies1cup quick-cooking oatsDash salt, if desired2/3cup caramel
topping5tablespoons all-purpose flour1teaspoon vanilla3/4cup chopped
walnuts1bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1 . Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir
or knead in oats and salt. Reserve 1/2 cup dough for topping. In
ungreased 9-inch square pan, press remaining dough mixture evenly in
bottom to form crust. 2 . Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until dough puffs
and appears dry.3 . In small bowl, mix caramel topping, flour and
vanilla until well blended. Sprinkle walnuts and chocolate chips evenly
over crust. Drizzle evenly with caramel mixture. Crumble reserved 1/2
cup dough mixture over caramel. 4 . Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or
until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to
loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. For bars, cut
into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):Bake crust 12 to 14 minutes. After topping
crust, bake 22 to 27 minutes.
Do-Ahead
Totally totable, these classic layered bars are perfect for
get-togethers with family and friends.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us " *Angelique*
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