Caramelita Bars 48 soft caramel candies 6 tablespoons evaporated milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter. melted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup bittersweet (or semisweet) chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans for the caramel layer 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.