Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bar

Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bar
1 pkg. (14 oz.) caramels (about 48) 1/3 c. water 2 c. unbleached flour 2 c. quick-cooking oats 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1 c. margarine, melted ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 1 c. (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips	Microwave caramels and water, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, margarine, baking soda and salt. Reserve 1 c. mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in ungreased 9” x 13” x 2” baking pan. Bake 10 mins. Sprinkle baked layer with chocolate chips; drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved crumbly mixture. Bake until light brown, about 15 min. Cool slightly. Cut into bars.
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