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. |