Caramel Oatmeal Chewies(Bars) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. quick oatmeal
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. melted margarine (1 1/2 sticks)
1 c. chopped peanuts
1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 (12.5 oz.) jar caramel topping (1 c.)
1/4 c. flour

Preparation

Grease 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Combine oats, brown sugar, soda and salt.
Stir in margarine and mix well.
Reserve 1 cup. Press remaining in pan.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light brown. Cool 10 minutes.
Top with nuts, chocolate pieces and caramel mixed with flour.
Sprinkle with crumbs and bake 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
Cool.
Bake at 350\u00b0.