Caramel Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. caramels
5 Tbsp. milk (1/4 c.)
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 1/8 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/8 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
3/4 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix flour, oatmeal, sugar, soda and salt.
Add melted butter and mix thoroughly.
Pat half of crust mixture into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Remove from oven.
In a medium saucepan, melt caramels with milk; pour over baked crust. Sprinkle with chips and nuts.
Sprinkle remaining crust mixture over top.
Bake another 15 to 20 minutes at 350\u00b0.