Festive Caramel Bars Recipes

CARAMEL BARS

Caramel Bars image

Yummy oat bars filled with a gooey layer of caramel, chocolate and nuts!

Provided by Jordanna Novak

Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

32 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, melted
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the caramels and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth.
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well blended. Press Half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Reserve the rest.
Bake the crust for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the caramel mixture over the top and then crumble the remaining crust mixture over everything.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. Cut into squares while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

FAMOUS CARAMEL COOKIE BARS

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These are like the real thing, they are real good. If you want to speed up the process after dipping, put in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

40 rectangular shortbread cookies
35 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup water
4 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

Place shortbread cookies on a baking sheet or tray. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt caramels in water, stirring frequently. Spoon a thin line of caramel over each cookie. Place cookies in refrigerator until caramel is set.
Line baking sheets or trays with waxed paper. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate. Dip cookies in chocolate one at a time, tapping against the side of the bowl to remove excess. Place on prepared sheets and let rest at room temperature several hours, until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 117.9 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

FESTIVE POPCORN BARS

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For a popcorn ball taste but with less fuss, try these bars. Adding peanut butter and M&M's makes them fun. They're a hit with all ages.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups popped popcorn
3 cups puffed rice cereal
2 cups peanut M&M's
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup peanut butter

Steps:

In a large greased bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal and M&M's; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the corn syrup, sugar and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Add peanut butter; stir until blended., Pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently to coat. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.