Ingredients

  • 32 caramels
  • 2/3 c. evaporated milk (5 1/3 oz. can)
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 1/4 c. oats (uncooked)
  • 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. margarine
  • 6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

Method

  • Melt caramels with evaporated milk in double boiler or microwave.
  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Reserve 1 cup.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust. Spread caramel mixture evenly over chocolate chips.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Continue baking for 20 minutes.
  • Chill 2 hours.