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!