Oatmeal Caramelettes

Aunt Barb / Phyllis Anderson

Ingredients

• 32 light caramels, unwrapped
• 5 tablespoons cream or milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

Melt the caramels and cream in a double boiler (or microwave). Cool slightly. Combine remaining ingredients except chocolate and nuts. Remove half from bottom of 11" x 7" pan. Bake 10 minutes at 325°-350°. Spread caramel over and sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Spread caramel mixture over and rest of oatmeal mix over it. Bake 15-20 minutes.

Chill and cut into bars.