Carmelita Bars

Carmelita Bars
***These are so tasty, so please don't automatically disregard them when you find out how much butter they have in them!***
--also, read the notes at the bottom--


2 1/4 cups melted butter
3 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups oatmeal


6-12 ounces chocolate chips
17 ounces caramel ice cream topping


Combine first six ingredients.  Spread half of dough on an ungreased jelly roll pan.  Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.  Sprinkle chocolate chips over the dough.  Pour caramel topping evenly over chips.  Use remaining dough to press into palm-sized sections and place on top of caramel.  Bake for 10-12 more minutes.


***Notes***
***** This makes a pretty big recipe -- I cut it in half and just use a 9x13 pan.  It works out great.
***** Instead of pressing the second half of the dough over the top, I just crumble it over, trying to spread it evenly.  It prevents you from having to touch the hot cooked part, with the melting chocolate chips and caramel.

Peach Cobbler

One of my friends from college just found me on Facebook and asked if I was going to share my famous peach cobbler recipe! I told her I would, and I thought I'd post it here to make sure all family members have it. All credit to Susan for bringing it in to the family. For all in the dating pool--it's a sure crowd pleaser!

3/4 c flour

3 Tbsp butter or margarine

1 tsp baking powder

1 egg

1 small pkg (about 2/3 c) vanilla pudding (non-instant/cook & serve)

1/2 c milk

Combine the above and beat 2 minutes. Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. Partially drain (only a little juice should be left with the peaches) 1 can/bottle (about 1 qt) sliced peaches and save 3 Tbsp juice. Pour peaches over batter.

Beat together:

3 Tbsp peach juice

1/2 c sugar

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese

Spoon on top of peaches and sprinkle a mixture of 1 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon over top.

Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes

Brown Sugar Muffins

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
dash of salt

Cream sugar and butter. Add egg, milk, and vanilla, blend. Add all dry ingredients, mix. Pour into baking cups in muffin tin. Bake for 12 minutes at 400.