Microwave Caramel O Bars Food

MICROWAVE CARAMELS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Cook 6 minutes, stirring every two minutes.
• Stir and pour into lightly greased dish.
• Let cool.
• Cut, wrap in wax paper & store in air tight container.

MICROWAVE OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oats and brown sugar. Stir in butter and corn syrup. Press into a greased 9-in. square microwave-safe dish. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Rotate a half turn; microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Microwave at 30% power for 4-1/2 minutes or until chips are glossy; spread chocolate evenly over top. , Refrigerate 15-20 minutes before cutting.

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE OAT SQUARES

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, uncovered, on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter until blended. , Set a third of the mixture aside for topping. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom of an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until crust is raised and set (crust will be uneven), rotating a half turn after each minute. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat the caramels and milk, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring every minute. Sprinkle chips and nuts if desired over crust. Pour caramel mixture over all. , Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press down lightly. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until the caramel is bubbly, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting.

COOKIE AND CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BARS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the egg and beat to combine. Slowly add the flour mixture and beat on low until the dough is just combined. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and press it into a rectangle. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about an 8-inch square that is 1/4-inch-thick. Cut the dough into quarters, then cut each quarter into 8 sticks using a straight edge or sharp knife. (Each cookie will be about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.) Use a skewer to make 3 holes on the top of each cookie about 1 inch apart. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake, rotating the pan from front to back halfway through, until golden, 25 to 28 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, combine the chocolate and canola oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each. With a butter knife or offset spatula, spread the chocolate on the bottom of each cookie and set them chocolate-side up on a rack. Refrigerate until hardened, about 20 minutes. Turn the cookies over.
• Combine the caramels and heavy cream in a medium microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, about 2 minutes. Let cool until the mixture registers 100 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, then transfer to a piping bag. Cut the tip of the bag and pipe a strip of caramel on the uncoated top of each cookie. (If the caramel strips look messy, use your hand to mold and straighten the lines -- at this point, the caramel will be very malleable.) Return the cookies to the rack caramel-side up and refrigerate until hardened, about 20 minutes.
• Spoon the chocolate over each cookie or dip the caramel side so that it is completely covered with chocolate. After the cookies are completely coated, drizzle the chocolate with a spoon back and forth crosswise over each. Return to the wire rack until cooled and the chocolate hardens, about 2 hours. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL O-BARS

Steps:

• 1. COMBINE CARAMELS, WATER, AND PEANUT BUTTER IN LARGE MIXING BOWL. MICROWAVE ON HIGH 3-5 MINUTES OR UNTIL MELTED AND SMOOTH, STIRRING AFTER EACH 2 MINUTES. STIR IN CEREAL AND PEANUTS.
• 2. PRESS IN WELL BUTTERED 13X9 PAN. PLACE TOPPING INGREDIENTS IN A 2 CUP MEASURING DISH, MICROWAVE AT 50% (MEDIUM) 2 TO 4 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHIPS ARE SOFT. BLEND WELL AND SPREAD OVER BARS.

PEANUTTY CARAMEL BARS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until melted. Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside., In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 20-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting.

NO-BAKE CARAMEL CHEERIOS™ BARS

Steps:

• Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place cereal in large bowl; set aside.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave unwrapped caramels and water uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth. Remove from microwave.
• Pour caramel mixture over cereal in bowl; stir until cereal is evenly coated. Gently stir in marshmallows. Pour cereal mixture into pan. With buttered back of spoon, press mixture in pan until even.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth. Drizzle chocolate over top of cereal mixture. Sprinkle M&M's™ minis chocolate candies evenly over chocolate. Refrigerate until mixture is firm and glaze is set, about 1 hour.
• With table knife, cut cereal mixture into 9 rows by 4 rows to make 36 bars. Store in loosely covered container.

MICROWAVED CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Wash apples, and allow to completely dry and come to room temperature.
• Place buttered wax paper or release foil on a cookie sheet.
• Push sticks into the top of the apples.
• Have toppings in a small bowl nearby.
• Place caramels into a microwave safe or heat safe deep bowl and microwave for two minutes on high.
• Stir caramels if you are able. Be careful as the bowl will be really hot.
• Continue heating caramels on high in 1-minute intervals, always stirring, until mixture becomes very smooth and fluid.
• Quickly dip a couple of apples, swirling them to coat everywhere.
• Hold apples over the bowl and allow to drain, and slide the bottoms of the apples against the top of the bowl to scrape off excess caramel.
• If you like the toppings on the apples, press the apples lightly into the bowl of toppings.
• Place dipped apples on the cookie sheet.
• Check the condition of the caramel and if it is thickening, go ahead and heat it for another minute and stir. Don't worry if you need to reheat often, as it's ok.
• Continue dipping apples and reheating as necessary.
• If you have leftover caramel, pour it onto a heavily buttered cookie sheet and allow to cool and set, then roll it up and place in a ziplock bag to use later.
• You can chill apples to get them to set, or just let them sit in the pan to cool off.
• Place in cupcake liners before serving, and use within 1-2 days.

MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
• Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture.
• Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
• Spread into greased 8-inch square microwave-safe dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
• Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes or until bars test done, rotating a quarter turn each minute.
• Cool before cutting.