Caramel Oatmeal Chewies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. oatmeal (uncooked)
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) margarine, melted
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. or 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) bag vanilla caramels
1/4 c. water

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch pan.
Combine the first 5 ingredients.
Add margarine; mix until crumbly.
Reserve 1 cup for topping.
Press remaining mixture in pan.
Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
Top with nuts and whole chocolate pieces.