CARAMEL APPLE CRISP BARS

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This easy-to-make, easy-to-eat caramel apple crisp bar recipe is the epitome of spicy, caramel-kissed goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1-1/4 cups flour, divided
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
2 Tbsp. milk
2 large apples, chopped (about 2 cups)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Mix oats, 1 cup flour, baking soda and spices until blended.
Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour mixture until blended. Reserve 1 cup oat mixture; press remaining onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
Meanwhile, microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec. Stir in remaining flour.
Sprinkle apples over crust; drizzle with caramel sauce. Crumble remaining oat mixture over caramel sauce.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g