Caramel Apple Yummy Bars

By AngelaJanet

Apples, caramel and nuts are combined to perfection in these sweet and delicious bar treats.

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
• FILLING:
• 4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 (14-ounce) package caramels
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the flour, oats, salt and baking soda; mix well. Stir in pecans if desired. Set aside 2 cups.

Press remaining oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. For filling, toss apples with flour; spoon over the crust. In a saucepan, melt the caramels and butter over low heat; drizzle over apples. Top with the reserved oat mixture.

Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting into bars.