Speaking of holiday treats, we are in Week 10 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats! This recipe makes a generous amount, so is definitely a good treat to have on hand for your holiday celebrations.
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick oats work fine)
- 1 cup butter, softened (I use light butter)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 14-ounce package caramels
- ⅓ cup evaporated skim milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts (optional)
- Cooking spray
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, put the flour, oats, butter, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Using an electric mixer on low (I use a hand mixer), slowly beat in the butter until combined, moist, and pea-sized crumbs form. Press ½ of mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slowly melt caramels and evaporated milk over a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water), stirring frequently.
- Once crust is done, pour caramel mixture over crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips (and walnuts, if using) over caramel. Crumble remaining oat mixture over caramel and chocolate chips. Bake for 12 minutes and move to a wire rack to cool completely.
We are already to week #10 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats hosted by Meal Planning Magic. Be sure to check out all the other bloggers who are participating this week in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats blog hop. And if you’re a blogger and want to join in on the fun, check out this post for the form to fill out to start baking along with us.