CARMELITA BARS 
1 bag Kraft caramels
6 tbsp. evaporated milk
1 c. flour
1 c. quick oats
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Melt caramels with evaporated milk (microwave on high 2 minutes/stir/2 minutes more). Stir and set aside to cool.

Mix flour, oats, salt, baking soda and brown sugar. Pour in melted butter; stir. Press half of this mixture into 8x8-inch greased pan. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped nuts and chocolate chips across top. Spread caramel mixture over top, sprinkle rest of crumb mixture evenly across top. Bake 25 minutes more at 350°F. (I usually let them set overnight then cut into bars the next morning.)

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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