Hi there! This is your second stop on day 2 of the Summer Picnic Blog Hop. If you've been following along, you've just arrived from the sweet and talented Cheiron Brandon! If you are new to the hop, you can find details on the Hero Art's Blog.
Summertime here in Iowa makes me dream of someday walking on a beach (something I have yet to do). We do not have beaches around here (other than those found on the Mississippi and they do not count in my opinion). ;-) Here's a beachy card to share with you today:
Hero Arts Sending Smiles CL444, Friends CL351, Clouds S5215, Four Leaf Grid S5141 & HA Sailboat for Silhouette Cameo.
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Your next stop is the blog of the super talented Suzanne Czosek!
I also have a recipe to share. My go-to dessert for summer picnics/events are my Caramel Bars. They are to-die-for and you must have a go at making them. Bon appetite!
Caramel Bars from Jenn Biederman
Melt: 45 caramels
10 T. evaporated milk
Set aside.
Mix: 1 1/8 c. melted butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 ½ c. flour
1 ½ c. oatmeal (I use rolled, not quick)
¾ t. salt
¾ t. soda
Reserve ¾ c. mixture for topping. Spread & pat in 9 x 13” pan
Bake at 350° oven for 10-12 min. (Ovens vary, mine bakes somewhere between 15-18 minutes-looks golden brown when done)
Remove from oven. Sprinkle 1 ¼ c. milk chocolate chips over bottom layer. Spread caramel mixture on top. Sprinkle ¾ c. remaining dough over top. Reduce oven to 325° and bake for 10-12 minutes longer. (Again, ovens vary and mine takes longer and oatmeal mixture looks golden brown)
Enjoy!
