Becky's Oatmeal Carmelitas

A good friend of mine (and one of the best cooks I know) created this delightfully chewy caramel bar.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 352 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle the crust with chocolate chips and walnuts. Drizzle the caramel mixture over all. Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top, and pat down lightly.

Step 5

Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is golden. Cool before cutting into bars.