CHEWY
CARAMEL BARS
(Yield: 2 dozen)
1 5-ounce can evaporated milk
30 caramels
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x9-inch pan with non-stick
vegetable spray.
In a heavy saucepan, combine evaporated milk and caramels.
Over low heat, stirring constantly, heat until caramels melt and mixture
is smooth.
In a small bowl, combine flour, oats, and brown sugar; stir in melted
butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of the
mixture. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared baking
pan.
Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Stir pecans into caramel mixture; pour over the baked crust, spreading
evenly. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire
rack. Cut into bars.
 
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