Caramel Layer Bars

I got this recipe from a sweet friend a very long time ago. I found it typed out in pink and blue in my recipe notebook. Note to self: If I asked for the recipe and actually followed through to get the recipe, it had to be a good one. I made this delightful layered bar tonight for our 6th Wedding Anniversary, AKA, Valentine's Day! This is my first time making these since having them so long ago, and boy am I glad I asked for the recipe!




This is probably one of the most decadent desserts I have ever tasted in my life. That is probably the reason why the original copy says that this yields 3 dozen servings, which is good because this is certainly not the most healthful dessert out there... Cut yourself a small serving and enjoy!

Caramel Layer Bars

What you need:

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups butter, softened

1/2 cup whipping cream
11 oz caramels
12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts




In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix in butter with fork.



Set aside 1 cup for topping.


Press remaining mixture into a greased 13"x9" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, combine caramels and cream in a saucepan over low heat.

Stir frequently,

until melted and smooth.

Here is the cookie base, it looks good enough to eat by itself!

Sprinkle chocolate chips (and watch them melt)

and walnuts...

then top with caramel mixture.

Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture (hopefully you resisted the urge to eat this with a spoon)

and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

This little cookie will satisfy any sweet tooth!

Enjoy!