Caramel-Apple Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour*
1 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. coarsely chopped, pared tart apples
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramel candies

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Mix brown sugar, margarine and shortening. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the oats, salt and baking soda.
Remove 2 cups of the mixture; reserve.
Press remaining mixture in an ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inches.