Oatmeal Chewies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. oatmeal (dry)
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 sticks margarine, melted
1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 (12.5 oz.) jar caramel topping
1/4 c. flour

Preparation

Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Combine oats, 1 1/2 cups of flour, brown sugar, soda and salt; mix well.
Stir in margarine; mix until well blended.
Reserve 1 cup.
Press remaining onto a 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light brown.
Cool 10 minutes.
Top with nuts and chocolate pieces.
Mix caramel and 1/4 cup of flour until smooth (easier if warmed slightly).
Drizzle over nuts and chocolate pieces to within 1/4 inch of pan edges.
Sprinkle with reserved mixture. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 18 to 22 minutes.
Cool and cut.