Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. oatmeal (Quaker quick)
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. melted margarine
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate bits
  • 1 (14 oz.) bag vanilla caramels
  • 1/4 c. water

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Grease 9 x 13-inch pan. Combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Add margarine, mix until crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 cup for topping.
  • Press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Top with nuts and chocolate bits.
  • In medium saucepan, melt caramels with water over low heat.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Drizzle over chocolate and nuts to within 1/4-inch of pan edges.
  • Sprinkle with reserved oatmeal mixture.
  • Continue baking 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  • Chill until chocolate is set.
  • Cut into bars and store tightly covered in a cool dry place.