Caramel Oatmeal Chewies
["1 3/4 c. oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned)", "1 1/2 c. flour", "3/4 c. packed brown sugar", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/4 tsp. salt (optional)", "3/4 c. margarine, melted", "14 oz. bag vanilla caramels", "1/2 c. water", "1 c. chopped nuts", "6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips"]
["Combine oats, flour, sugar, soda and salt.", "Add margarine; mix until crumbly.", "Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping.", "Press rest into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.", "Bake 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.", "Remove from oven."]
["flour", "brown sugar", "soda", "salt", "margarine", "vanilla caramels", "water", "nuts", "chocolate chips"]