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Chewy Caramel Oatmeal Cookies

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A perfect Autumn snack!

There’s a wonderful bakery in Camarillo called “The Bread Basket.”  We’ve been going there for years.  I would stop by almost weekly to pick up dinner on my way to California Lutheran University when I was working on my doctorate because our classes ran from 5 – 10 on Thursday nights with only a half hour break.  Most often, I would get a Nut Crunch Sandwich and two Caramel Oatmeal Cookies.  It’s been many years since I’ve made the drive to CLU, but I still remember how wonderful those cookies were!  This is my best attempt at recreating them.  Although not a perfect match, they are really, really good & chewy!

See the caramel & walnuts peeking through?
 
Chewy Caramel Oatmeal Cookies
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 24
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Ingredients
  • 1 Cup Butter, softened
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Cups Oats
  • 1 Cup Walnuts
  • 1 11-ounce bag Kraft Caramel Bits
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a stand mixer, blend butter, sugar, brown sugar for 3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Then mix in eggs, until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes.
  4. Then add flour, baking soda,and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Then add in oats, walnuts, and caramels
  6. Beat until nuts and caramel bits are incorporated, then use a scoop to shape the cookie dough and arrange it on parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes (I like my cookies chewy, so if you like them crunchy, bake them a little longer.)
 
So good that we (almost) cleaned the plate!

Enjoy!

I made this miniature pincushion from an antique Austrian Salt Cellar for my friend Doretta’s birthday!

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Comments

  1. Mary Hirsch says

    Oatmeal-raisin cookies have always been my favorite cookie. Well, maybe peanut-butter also and I never pass by a molasses. So, I certainly can add this cookie of yours to my list-try. Did you or John unwrap each caramel? How long did that take? They look delicious, Susan. I saw your pincushion gift on Facebook. It’s lovely and beautiful and I hope your friend appreciated your thoughtfulness. Hand-made gifts are the best.