STREUSEL CARAMEL BARS

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This recipe was in an old booklet put out for the holidays by the Bordon Company. I found it in my late daughter-in-law's files. Enjoy! Photo: cookiemadness.net

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c all purpose flour
3/4 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c cold butter
3/4 c chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds)
24 caramels, unwrapped
1 can(s) (14 oz.) eagle brand sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and egg; cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts.
  • 2. Reserving 2 cups crumb mixture, press remainder firmly on bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • 3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt caramels with sweetened condensed milk and remaining 1/4 cup butter. Pour over prepared crust. Top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until bubbly.
  • 5. Cool. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

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