Crunchy Caramel Chocolate Layer Bars

This is buttery, sweet and delicious.

Combine flour , salt , baking soda , brown sugar , and oatmeal.

Cut the butter in until the mixture is crumbly.

Press all but one cup of the mixture into the bottom of an 8 inch square pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile , combine the caramels and cream.

Heat slowly in microwave , stirring frequently until caramel melts.

Blend in 2 tablespoons flour.

Spread this carefully over baked mixture.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over caramel.

Sprinkle the remaining one cup crumbly mixture over this.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes , or until lightly browned.

Cool.

Cut into squares.

flour, salt, baking soda, brown sugar, quick-cooking oats, butter, caramels, cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips