Caramel Layer Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c. butter
24 light colored caramels
2 Tbsp. cream
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. chocolate chips

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, soda, brown sugar, and oatmeal.
Cut butter until particles are fine.
Reserve 1 cup. Press remaining mixture in bottom of 8-inch square pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Combine caramel and cream in double boiler.
Cook over hot water until melted.
Blend in 2 Tbsp. flour and spread carefully over base.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips, then top with reserved crumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until delicately browned.
Makes about 24 bars.