Caramel Squares

32  caramels
1/3  cup  evaporated milk
1  Tbs   butter
1  cup  sifted flour
1/2  tsp  baking soda
1/4  tsp  salt
3/4  cup  brown sugar
1  cup  quick oats
3/4  cup  butter
6  oz  chocolate chips
1/2  cup  pecans, or nuts of your choice

Preheat oven to 350°. Butter 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch pan.
Combine caramels, 1 Tbs butter, and evaporated milk in double boiler; heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside. 

Mix butter and sugar. Add the rest of the dry ingredients with pastry blender until coarse. Put half of mixture in pan and press evenly. Bake 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips and pecans. Spread with caramel mixture, and sprinkle with the remaining half of oat mixture.

Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Set on wire rack for 40-45 minutes. Chill until caramel is set. Cut in bars. Store in airtight container.