Caramel Layer Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch pan. Combine in heavy saucepan first 2 ingredients.
3. 3
   Cook over low heat stirring constantly until caramels are melted.
4. 4
   Keep warm. Combine in large bowl remaining ingredients except chocolate chips.
5. 5
   By hand stir until dough holds together.
6. 6
   Press 1/2 dough into pan.
7. 7
   Bake for 6 minutes.
8. 8
   Sprinkle chocolate chips and caramel mixture over cooked dough.
9. 9
   Then sprinkle rest of dough over that.
10. 10
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool thoroughly.
12. 12
    Makes 3 dozen.