OATMEAL CARAMELITA BARS

By bjnelson55

Another favorite of Sarah's. Chocolate and caramel together. YUMMY!

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/4 cups butter, softened
• FILLING:
• 6 oz. pkg (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 12 oz. jar (1 cup) caramel ice cream topping
• 3 tablespoons flour

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.

In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients; blend to form crumbs. Press half of crumbs (about 3 cups) into prepared pan.

Bake in 350 degree F for 10 minutes; remove from oven. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.

Blend caramel topping and flour; drizzle over chocolate and nuts.

Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Return to oven, bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool completely; cut into bars.

Chill for easier cutting. Makes 36 bars.