Chocolate Caramel Bars for the Bishop

Sounds like a funny name, but this recipe is from The Essential Mormon Cookbook. I have made these a few times in the past, and love them!! This last weekend I needed to bring a dessert to a primary activity - and this is what I chose. Problem being, I was sick. So my dearest loving husband graciously made the bars and delivered them to the activity where he was praised and astounded others by this dish. Don't know why - the man can bake, and the recipe is quite easy. They didn't last long enough for me to get a picture.

Bon Appetite!!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 (14 oz.) bag caramels (next to baking chips in store, you can find caramel balls by Kraft, no need to unwrap!)
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 (12 oz.) package milk chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In large bowl combine the first 6 ingredients to form a crubly mixture.
2. Melt caramels and whipping cream in saucepan over low heat.
3. Sprinkle half of the crubmly mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
5. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked mixture.
6. Top with melted caramel mixture.
7. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture on top.
8. Bake again at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Make a day ahead or several hours ahead to allow time for caramel to set.