Caramel Oatmeal Chewies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned)
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
3/4 c. margarine, melted
14 oz. bag vanilla caramels
1/2 c. water
1 c. chopped nuts
6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

Preparation

Combine oats, flour, sugar, soda and salt.
Add margarine; mix until crumbly.
Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping.
Press rest into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Remove from oven.