Caramel Apple Bars

Caramel Apple Bars
Caramel Apple Bars might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 250 calories, 2g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 20. Halloween will be even more special with this recipe. This recipe from Taste of Home requires baking soda, tart apples, salt, and caramels. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Almond Chocolate Caramel Bars, Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bars, and Apple Cake With Caramel Brown Sugar Glaze.

Instructions

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In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add flour, oats, salt and baking soda; mix well. Stir in pecans if desired. Set aside 2 cups. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
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For filling, toss apples with flour; spoon over the crust. In a saucepan, melt the caramels and butter over low heat; drizzle over apples. Top with the reserved oat mixture.
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Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting into bars.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In50 m.
Servings20
Health Score0
Dish TypesDessert
OccasionsHalloween
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