Shelly's Recipe

CARAMEL NUT BARS

Category: Bars

1 cup quick oats
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1 pkg (14 oz) caramels (25-30)
1 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Combine first six ingredients; sprinkle 1 1/4 cup into a greased 13 inchx9 inch pan (do not press). Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Melt on low heat the caramels and milk. Pour over baked crust. Top with chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake 10 minutes more. Score into bars, cool on wire rack. Refrigerate to set the caramel. Makes 3 dozen.