Cranberry Chocolate Caramel Bars

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For the best taste, use good-quality caramels in this rich, gooey bar that keeps best refrigerated. It's from Jan Christofferson of Eagle River.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 28 minutes Prep: 8 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 192 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 18 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1 cup rolled oats quick-cooking
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cranberries, dried chopped
45 each caramels
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
6 ounces chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

To make crust: In large bowl, combine melted butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and cranberries.

Mix well, then remove ½ cup to use as a topping.

Spread remainder into ungreased 13-by-9-inch pan.

Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes or until light brown.

While crust bakes, unwrap caramels and put in heavy-bottomed pan with the 3 tablespoons butter and milk.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted.

When crust is done, remove from oven and top with the caramel mixture.

Top with chocolate chips, then reserved crumb mixture.

Return to oven and bake another 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then cut into bars.

Refrigerate for best keeping.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 40g
Amount per Serving
Calories 192 60% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g20%
 Saturated Fat 8.0g38%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 196mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g6%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 5.0g
Protein 3.0g6%
Vitamin A 6%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%  Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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