Caramel Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Melt caramels in cream in top of double boiler.
2. 2
   Cool slightly. Make crumb mixture of flour, butter, oatmeal, salt, soda and brown sugar.
3. 3
   Press 1/2 of crumb mixture in bottom of 11 x 7 baking pan. Bake in 350° oven for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over baked crumb mixture.
5. 5
   Carefully spread caramel mixture over chips and nuts.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with rest of crumb mixture and press down.
7. 7
   Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
8. 8
   Chill and cut in bars.
9. 9
   Makes 24 bars.