Gooey Chocolate Caramel Bars

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set half aside for topping.
Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans.
Whisk caramel topping and remaining flour until smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.