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    Cherry Pecan Oatmeal Bars


    Source of Recipe


    by Laurel, from Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township

    Recipe Introduction


    This recipe won the Michigan's Best Dessert contest (cookie category).

    Recipe Link: http://www.autoclubgroup.com/michigan/about_us/press_releases.asp?articleID=1490&view=

    List of Ingredients




    1 package (14 ounces) caramels
    1/2 cup cream
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 cups quick-cooking oats
    1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 cup butter, melted
    1 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for garnish, if desired)
    1 cup dried cherries
    1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt caramels with cream, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside.

    In a medium bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in melted butter. Press half of the mixture into bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle crust with 1 cup pecans, 1/2 cup cherries and 1 cup chocolate chips (reserve remaining 1/4 cup chips).

    Reserve 1/4 cup of the caramel mixture and drizzle remaining caramel mixture over ingredients in pan. Crumble remaining oat mixture and cherries evenly over top and pat down lightly. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until top is golden. Cool before cutting into bars.

    Melt remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Drizzle cookies with reserved 1/4 cup caramel mixture and melted chocolate chips. Sprinkle with extra pecans, if desired.

 

 

 

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