Crust:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups oats
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
Filling:
- 1 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix at low speed until crumbly. Reserve half of crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture in bottom of greased pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine caramel topping and 3 tablespoons flour; blend well.
Remove partially baked crust from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Drizzle evenly with caramel mixture; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Return to oven; bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
Tip: Go around the edge of the pan with a knife while hot...it will help you get these chewey morsels out of the pan easier.
Cut into bars. Eat and enjoy!
