Caramel Candy Bars

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. quick-cooking or regular oats
• 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 1 c. (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
• 1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz.)
• 1 pkg. vanilla caramels (14 oz.)
• 1/3 c. milk
• 1 c. chopped walnuts or dry roasted peanuts