CARAMEL NUT BARS

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This recipe was given to me by my mother. It is quick to put together and tastes sinful (probably because it is!)

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup chopped pecans or 3/4 cup walnuts
24 caramels, unwrapped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup margarine

Steps:

  • ----CRUST-----.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and egg.
  • Cut in 1/2 cup margarine until crumbly.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Reserve 2 cups of this crumb mixture.
  • Press remainder firmly on bottom of greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • -----FILLING----.
  • Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt caramels with sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 cup margarine.
  • Pour over prepared crust and spread evenly.
  • Top with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Cool and cut into small bars.
  • Store loosely covered at room temperature.

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