Caramel Bars

Contributor:  Josephine Crosby
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"Josephine brought these yummy bars to a 4th of July cookout and they were gone in minutes."

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32 caramels
3 T butter
3 T milk

Mix separately:
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup brown sugar

Pat 3/4 crumb mixture in 9x13" pan.  Bake 5 minutes at 325 degrees.  Spread caramel mixture over crust.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips (and nuts, if desired).  Add remaining crumb mixture to top.  Bake 15 more minutes at 325 degrees.  DO NOT OVER BAKE!

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