Immoral Bars

JULIE ROYLE

48 caramels

7 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups quick oatmeal

1/3 teaspoon salt

2/3 teaspoon soda

1 1/8 cups brown sugar

1 1/8 cups melted butter

6 ounces chocolate chips

1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Melt caramels and cream in microwave. Set aside. Combine flour, oatmeal, salt, soda, and brown sugar with melted butter. Pat 1/2 of the mixture in an ungreased 9" x 13" glass baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Spread caramel mixture on top and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Sprinkle remaining flour mixture on top (do not spread.) Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into bars while still hot.