Caramel Oatmeal Chewies

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9 baking pan.

Combine oats, flour, sugar, baking soda, & salt. Add margarine, mixing until crumbly. Press mixture into bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, combine caramels & water in medium saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring until caramels are melted & mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over partially baked base. Drizzle caramel over chocolate chips. Continue baking 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown.

Cool completely. Chill until chocolate is set. Cut into bars.