CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE OAT SQUARES
In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect treat to take along. Since I can use my microwave to prepare a batch, I don't have to heat up the oven--and my kitchen. -Kellie Ochsner, Newton, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, uncovered, on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter until blended. , Set a third of the mixture aside for topping. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom of an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until crust is raised and set (crust will be uneven), rotating a half turn after each minute. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat the caramels and milk, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring every minute. Sprinkle chips and nuts if desired over crust. Pour caramel mixture over all. , Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press down lightly. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until the caramel is bubbly, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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abdelghani djadi
d_a72@hotmail.frI love the way these squares freeze. They're perfect for a quick and easy snack.
Oliviah Gibbs
go63@aol.comThese squares are so easy to make, even my kids can help.
Hiba Sagheer
hiba.s@hotmail.frI've made these squares gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and flour. They turned out just as good as the regular version.
Ahmed Ishfaq
ai18@hotmail.co.ukThese squares are the perfect treat to have on hand for unexpected guests.
Liam Spiller
s.liam44@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of caramel, but I loved these squares. The chocolate and oats balance out the sweetness perfectly.
God mahegele
mahegele28@yahoo.comThese squares are a bit too dense for my taste, but they're still good.
Kwagala Riana
r98@hotmail.comI love the way these squares look. They're so festive and perfect for a party.
Nasiru Mukhtar
mukhtar@aol.comThese squares are a great way to use up leftover oats. I always have a batch in my freezer.
Naeem Bahi
nbahi93@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the caramel to set properly, but the squares still tasted good.
Lii Dahir
dl30@hotmail.comThese squares are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Emecheta Priscillia
priscillia.emecheta@gmail.comI've made these squares several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and always turn out delicious.
Ali Ghazi
ghazi-a@hotmail.comThese squares are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the caramel and chocolate complement each other.
Md mayan uddin Hasan
m.md41@gmail.comI made these squares for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Diane Barnham
d.barnham14@hotmail.comThese caramel chocolate oat squares were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of caramel, chocolate, and oats is a winner.