Ingredients
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter, melted1 package (14 ounces) caramels1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped peanuts
Preparation
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt caramels with cream, stirring often. Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanuts over the crust; top with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
