Submitted by Dawn
DESCRIPTION
Lake Tahoe skiers favorite caramel bars.
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- 32 light colored candy caramels
- 5 tablespoons light cream or evaporated milk
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Melt caramels in cream in top of double boiler. (If microwave, remove and stir frequently). Cool slightly. Combine all remaining ingredients except chocolate chips and pecans in a large mixing bowl. Stir until all butter is absorbed and mixture is crumbly. Press half of crumbs into bottom of 7×11 inch pan. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F) for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Cover with caramel mixture, spreading carefully. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Cut into small squares while warm. Delicious!!