1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramel candies
1/3 c. milk
2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 c. quick cooking or regular oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. butter
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate bits
1 c. chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Heat candies and milk over low heat until smooth; remove from heat. Mix next 6 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in butter with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press half of mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Drizzle caramel mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture over top. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool 30 minute, cut into bars 2 x 1 inches. Makes 54 bars.