Oatmeal Carmelitas

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Oatmeal Carmelitas

Recipe By : More Than Sandwiches
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces candy caramels, light
5 tablespoons light cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oats -- quick rolled
1/2 cup pecans -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
sugar
3/4 cup margarine -- melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package semisweet chocolate chips -- 6 oz size

Melt caramels in cream in top of double boiler. Cool slightly. Set aside.
Heat oven to 350^. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
Combine flour with remaining ingredients except chocolate chips and pecans.
Press 1/2 of crumbs in bottom of ungreased 11x7-inch or 9 inch square pan.
Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and
pecans. Spread carefully with caramel mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes
longer until golden brown. Chill 1-2 hours. Cut into bars.
~Diana Rattray


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