Oatmeal carmelitas

24 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesCandy caramels, light
5tablespoonsLight cream
1cupAll-purpose flour
1cupOats -- quick rolled
½cupPecans -- chopped
½teaspoonBaking soda
Sugar
¾cupMargarine -- melted
¼teaspoonSalt
6ouncesPk semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Melt caramels in cream in top of double boiler. Cool slightly. Set aside. Heat oven to 350^. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Combine flour with remaining ingredients except chocolate chips and pecans. Press ½ of crumbs in bottom of ungreased 11x7-inch or 9 inch square pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Spread carefully with caramel mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes longer until golden brown. Chill 1-2 hours. Cut into bars.

Recipe By : More Than Sandwiches