Ingredients
¾cupbutter flavored shortening
1¼cupsbrown sugar,packed
1egg
⅓cupmilk
1½tspvanilla extract
3cupsquick cooking oats
1cupall purpose flour
½tspbaking soda
½tspsalt
½tspground cinnamon
1½cupswalnuts,chopped
36caramels
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.
Combine the shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix into creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in nuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheet two inches apart and place caramel in center-do not press down.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown around edges and caramel is completely melted.
Serve warm, and enjoy!