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Makes 3 Dozen Squares3/4 cup Butter Flavor CRISCO, melted 1 -1/2 cups quick oats (not instant or old fashioned) 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 -1/3 cups milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 jar (12.5 ounces) or 3/4 cup SMUCKER'S Caramel Topping 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and sides of 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan with Butter Flavor Crisco. Combine Butter Flavor Crisco, oats, sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and cinnamon in large bowl. Mix at low speed of electric mixer until crumbs form. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumbs into pan. Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over crust. Combine caramel topping and 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Stir until well blended. Drizzle over chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over caramel topping. Return to oven. Bake for 20 to 25 mintues, or until golden brown. Run spatula around edge of pan before cooling. Cool in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 1-1/2 x 1-1/2-inch squares. |
