Chewy Caramel Bars

By á-99177

Ingredients

• 32 Kraft caramels
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup oats old fashioned, uncooked
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup margarine
• 6 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Melt caramels with milk in covered double boiler or heavy sauce pan over low heat. Combine the dry ingredients, cut in oleo until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate pieces over the baked crust. Spread caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate. Continue baking for 20 minutes. Chill for 2 hours.