Festive Caramel Bars

• 32 -36 wrapped caramels
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup nuts
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups M&M's plain chocolate candy

1. Combine caramels and milk in heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until blended.
2. Combine flour, oats, nuts, brown sugar, soda and salt in a bowl, add melted butter, mixing until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of mixture and press remaining mixture into bottom of greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle 1 cup M&Ms on top of partially baked crust. Pour caramel mixture over M&Ms. Sprinkle reserved crumb mix and remaining 1/2 cup M&Ms on top. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Cool slightly, then chill for 30 minutes. Cut into bars.

caramels, milk, flour, oats, nuts, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, butter, chocolate

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/festive-caramel-bars-319076 (may not work)