48 light caramels
7 1/2 tbsp. light cream
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. quick rolled oats
1 1/8 c. brown sugar
1/4 + 1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/8 c. butter, melted
9 oz. or 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
3/4 c. chopped pecans

Melt caramels and cream in double boiler (or microwave), cool slightly. Combine remaining ingredients except chocolate chips and pecans. Press 1/2 crumb mixture in 11 x 7 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread with pecans and chocolate chips. Next spread caramel mixture over, carefully. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.