- 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 36 caramels
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
- Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
- Combine 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 ten to twelve minutes or until light brown around edges and caramel is completely melted.