1 bag caramels
5 tbsp. cream
1 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. oatmeal
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. butter, melted
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Melt caramel sand cream in double boiler. Cool slightly. Combine other ingredients except chips and nuts. Mix until crumbly. Press half of this mixture in a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake 5 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chips, nuts and the melted caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs and bake 15-20 minutes more at 350 degrees. Don't overbake. Cut while warm. Caramels and cream may be melted in microwave.