Caramel Apple-Cinnamon Bars
Makes:
36 bars
Total Time:
1 hr
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Category:
Cookies
Sub Category: Bars
what you need
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples (3 medium)
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 bag (14 ounces) caramels)
make it
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the brown sugar, butter, and shortening in a large bowl. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the oats, salt, and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups of the oat mixture. Press the remaining oat mixture in an ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
2. Toss apples, cinnamon sugar, and 3 tablespoons flour and spread over the mixture in the pan. Heat the caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; pour evenly over the apples. Sprinkle with the reserved oat mixture, pressing lightly.
3. Bake the bars 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Cut the bars into squares while they are still warm. Store covered in the refrigerator.
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