*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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