Gone, going, gone

I make these cookie bars all the time...for other people. I make them for other people because I do not like them. Not true. I'm just sick to death of them because I make them all the time! So, if you ever need a kick-butt treat, just whip up a batch of these babies. But be careful who you give them to. Whoever sinks their teeth into one will love you forever. Wish I had a yummy picture to tantalize you with, but I don't have a camera fast enough!

Oatmeal Carmelitas
1 3/4 cups flour
1 3/4 cups quick oats
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup melter butter
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 (14 ounce) package wrapped caramels (unwrap them!)
1/2 cup light cream

Line 9x13 with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350. In large mixing bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and butter. Mix well and press half the mixture into pan. Bake 10 minutes. In heavy saucepan, melt caramels with cream. Remove cookie layer from oven. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Drizzle melted caramel mixture evenly over chips/nuts. Sprinkle remaining cookie mixture over top. Bake 15 minutes. Cool, then refrigerate 1-2 hours before cutting. To cut into squares, remove the whole cookie from pan by lifting parchment paper, then use a big fatty knife!