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Carmelitas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Crust:
1 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. melted butter

Filling:
32 caramels
5 T. evaporated milk

Topping:
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts
Directions:
Directions:
Crust: Mix crust ingredients in food processor. Reserve 3/4 c. for topping. Press remainder into 9x13 pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350º.

Filling: Melt filling ingredients and mix. Pour over partially baked crust and spread carefully.

Topping: Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over the top.

Bake for 15-25 minutes at 350º. Chill for 2 hours and cut into square and various odd shapes as required to fill every inch of whatever-shaped container you happen to be using.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
The better part of a morning or afternoon.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Grandma made these each year to give as highly sought-after Christmas gifts. Grandpa peeled the caramels.

 

 

 

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