Caramel Apple Bars

• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1/4 c. shortening
• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 1 1/2 c. quick oats
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 4 1/2 c. chopped apples
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramel candies

1. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening together.
2. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the oats, salt and baking soda.
3. Remove 2 cups of this mixture and reserve.
4. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
5. In separate bowl, toss apples and 3 tablespoons flour.
6. Spread over mixture in pan.
7. In saucepan, melt candies over low heat, stirring occasionally.
8. Pour evenly over apples.
9. Top with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.
10. Bake at 400u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
11. Cut into bars while still warm.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=997347 (may not work)