Cookies

These are from my niece Megan - sound good! She won first prize at work for their holiday cookie contest. She is the sister to my handsome Fireman nephew, and just as cute. A Vice President at a large financial institution and isn't 30 yet! Wow! Takes after her auntie (auntie runs away laughing!)
Carmelite Cookie Bars
Dough
2 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups butter
2 tsp baking soda
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
1 tsp salt
Filling
32 caramels (1 bag)
3 Tbs cream or milk
3 Tbs butter
1 bag chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions:
Combine dough ingredients using a pastry blender until crumbly. Press 3/4 (or less if that will cover) of the dough onto the bottom of a 9x13 jellyroll pan. Bake for 10 min at 350-no longer as there's a second baking!
Melt caramels with cream & butter. Pour over baked crust. Top caramel with chocolate chips, nuts, and remaining dough. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Let cool. Cut into squares and enjoy!