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Caramel Candy Bars Recipe

February 2, 2016 By Stefanie

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I am a huge caramel lover. The more gooey and sticky the better. Caramel Candy Bars are some of my family’s favorite treats! They are pretty easy to make, don’t involve any hard steps and they are really impressive when shared with friends. They are perfect for celebrating any holiday or occasion because you can use the holiday color themed M&M’s and your set!

Caramel Candy Bars

Soft and gooey cookie bars.

Base and Topping Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup oats
1 cup Rice Krispies
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Filling Ingredients:
35 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup milk
1 package M&M’s

Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 350°. Spray 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl combine brown sugar and butter. Beat until smooth.
3. Stir in oats and cereal.
4. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix until well blended.
5. Reserve 3 cups oat mixture for topping.
6. Press remaining mixture in bottom of sprayed pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan, combine caramels and milk; heat over medium low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
8. Remove partially baked base from oven.
9. Sprinkle with 1 cup of M&M’s.
10. Drizzle with caramel mixture, being careful not to let caramel touch sides of pan.
11. Drop reserved oat mixture by heaping teaspoons over caramel mixture.
12. Sprinkle remaining M&M’s.
13. Return to oven; bake additional 20-24 minutes or until center is set up and top is golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

 

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Filed Under: Food, Recipes Tagged With: cookies, dessert, food, recipe

Comments

  1. Lisa Coomer Queen says

    December 8, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    These look so good! When I saw caramel I had to come look. I love caramel. Recipe looks great. Will for sure try these.

  2. Tammie Justice says

    March 24, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    I really like caramel and so does my son, this would be perfect. He doesn’t normally like rice krispies or treats, but I’m sure he would love this because he loves candy.

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