Oatmeal Caramelitas
Why I Love This Recipe
This my friend's Grandmother's Recipe
Notes:
To double the recipe, use a 9x13 pan. You'll need to bake about 30 minutes for a double recipe.
Ingredients You'll Need
50 light candy caramels
1/2 c. evaporated milk or light cream
2 c. All-purpose flour
2 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, melted
16-oz. pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans
Directions
Melt caramels in milk in heavy saucepan; cool slightly .
Combine next 6 ingredients; mix until crumbly. Press half the crumbs in greased 13x9-inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with chocolate pieces and pecans; spread carefully with caramel mixture. Press remaining crumbs on top.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Chill for 1 to 2 hours; cut in 48 bars.