This is pure yumminess and made entirely in the microwave. It is a fast and hugely popular "finger food" treat for showers and parties. I made it for my own baby shower once. LOL.
Caramel-Chocolate Oat Squares
3/4 c. butter or margarine
1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 c. oats
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
24 caramels
1/4 c. milk
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (milk chocolate works well too)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (I use pecans, and they're yummy)
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, uncovered, on high for 30-45 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 into an 8-inch square microwave-safe dish (I also use the small rectangular Pyrex). Cook, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until crust is raised and set (crust will be uneven), rotating half turn after each minute (obviously if your microwave rotates as it cooks, you don't have to manually rotate). In a 1-quart microwave-safe dish, heat the caramels and milk, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring every minute. Sprinkle chip and nuts, if desired, over crust. Pour caramel mixture over all. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press down lightly. Microwave, uncovered on high for 3-4 minutes or until the caramel is bubbly, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting.
These also make a great bottom for Pazooki if you cut them while they are still warm and put ice cream on top. Mmmm...
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