Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups quick-cooking oats1 package (14 ounces) caramels3 tablespoons water1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup plain M&M’s3 ounces white candy coating
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats.
Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a microwave, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the chips, nuts and M&M’s. Gently press into the caramel mixture. Melt candy coating; drizzle over the top. Let stand until set, 5 minutes. Cut into bars.
