1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar, divided into ¼ cup and ½ cup, firmly packed
½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 apples, cored and chopped
1 cup caramel candies, each cut into quarters
½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350º F. Lightly grease a 9" square baking pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup flour and ¼ cup brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer mixture to pan and press in an even layer in bottom of pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. In same mixing bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, ½ cup brown sugar, and remaining ¼ cup of flour; stir in apples, caramels, and nuts. Pour over bottom crust.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly; cut into quarters lengthwise and crosswise to make 16 bars. Cool completely.
