Ingredients: 8 ouncescandy 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 packagesemisweet chocolate chips -- 6 oz

Recipe Info Category: Desserts Rating: 5 Contributor: Jesse Erickson

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.