OATMEAL CARAMELETTAS

(Sandy Beveridge)

350o  10 mins and the 15-20 mins.

INGREDIENTS

14oz. caramels (approx. 50)

½ cup evaporated milk

1-1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1-1/2 cup butter – melted

2 cups flour

2 cups quick oats

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup or 6oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup pecans or walnuts – chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In pot, melt caramels in the evaporated milk. Let cool slightly

Create crumb mixture, in medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, flour, quick oats, baking soda and salt.  Split the mixture in half.

Press ½ of the crumb mixture in 9×13 pan

Bake for 10 minutes

Remove from oven and cover with chocolate and nuts

Spread caramel sauce over the chocolate and nuts

Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over top

Bake 15-20 minutes or until light brown

Cool 1-2 hours and cut into bars