Microwave Caramel O Bars Recipes

PEANUTTY CARAMEL BARS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until melted. Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside., In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 20-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting.

MICROWAVE OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oats and brown sugar. Stir in butter and corn syrup. Press into a greased 9-in. square microwave-safe dish. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Rotate a half turn; microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Microwave at 30% power for 4-1/2 minutes or until chips are glossy; spread chocolate evenly over top. , Refrigerate 15-20 minutes before cutting.

CARAMEL BARS

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.

NO-BAKE CARAMEL CHEERIOS™ BARS

Steps:

• Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place cereal in large bowl; set aside.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave unwrapped caramels and water uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth. Remove from microwave.
• Pour caramel mixture over cereal in bowl; stir until cereal is evenly coated. Gently stir in marshmallows. Pour cereal mixture into pan. With buttered back of spoon, press mixture in pan until even.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth. Drizzle chocolate over top of cereal mixture. Sprinkle M&M's™ minis chocolate candies evenly over chocolate. Refrigerate until mixture is firm and glaze is set, about 1 hour.
• With table knife, cut cereal mixture into 9 rows by 4 rows to make 36 bars. Store in loosely covered container.

CARAMEL O BARS

Steps:

• Combine caramels, water and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl (microwave safe bowl).
• microwave at high 3-5 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring after 2 minutes.
• Stir in cereal and peanuts.
• Press mixture in well buttered 13x9 or12x8 pan.
• Place topping ingredients in microwave safe bowl.
• microwave ,stirring occasionally until melted and blended.
• Spread over bars and cool.
• Note: caramels are about 396.9 to 453.6 grams.
• Microwave times will vary.

FAMOUS CARAMEL COOKIE BARS

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.

MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
• Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture.
• Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
• Spread into greased 8-inch square microwave-safe dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
• Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes or until bars test done, rotating a quarter turn each minute.
• Cool before cutting.