Carmelites

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter.
2. 2
   Mix together the flour, oats, sugar, baking soda and salt with the melted butter, using an electric mixer.
3. 3
   Press 3 cups of the mixture in a greased 9x13 pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, melt the caramels in the milk, either in the microwave or over low heat. Stirring often.
6. 6
   Remove the hot crust from the oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
7. 7
   Drizzle caramel mixture over this.
8. 8
   Sprinkle remainder of crumbs on top and press in slightly.
9. 9
   Bake 15 minutes more at 350. Do not over bake.
10. 10
    Let cool for 20 minutes, then CUT WHILE WARM (this is very important!).
11. 11
    Store in a tightly closed container.