Oatmeal and Everything Bars

This recipe contains oatmeal, caramel and chocolate, and makes really chewy, delicious bars.

• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
• ¾ cup margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Peel the plastic wrapping from the caramels and melt them in a saucepan over medium heat along with the milk. ( If using a microwave, use a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels and milk in the microwave at medium power for 2 to 3 minutes, checking every 20 to 30 seconds.) Stir and set aside.

Step 3

Melt the margarine and combine with flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.

Step 4

Press slightly more than half the oat mixture into a greased 11 x 7 inch pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the mixture, then pour the caramel over the chips. Top with remaining oat mixture.

Step 5

Bake for 20 minutes; cool. Cut into bars.