Kids will have a great time putting these bars together, but it is best if an adult does the microwaving. The caramels get very hot and could burn someone badly.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 32 BARS

• 1 (14-ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup water
• 8 cups oat flour, O’s type cereal
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can salted peanuts
• 6 ounces milk chocolate chips

1. Spray a 3-quart microwaveable casserole dish with cooking spray. Spray a 13" × 9" pan with cooking spray; set aside.

2. Arrange caramels in a layer over bottom. Sprinkle butter pieces over caramels; pour water over all.

3. Microwave on high, stirring every minute, for 6 minutes, or until mixture is smooth.

4. Quickly stir in cereal and peanuts. Stir until cereal is well covered with caramel. Stir in chocolate chips.

5. Press into prepared pan; let cool.