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Caramel Cashew Chewies

Description:

Reprinted with permission from Taste of Home Baking (Reiman Media Group, 2011).

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes plus cooling
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 cup salted cashew halves, chopped
Directions: 1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Combine flour and oats; gradually add to creamed mixture.

2. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350°
for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the caramels and cream. Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the caramels are melted, stirring occasionally. Pour caramel mixture over the crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and cashews.

4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.


Source URL: Taste of Home
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