Caramel Oatmeal Chewies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. melted margarine
1 c. chopped peanuts
1 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. flour
1 (12.5 oz.) jar caramel ice cream topping

Preparation

Grease 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Combine oatmeal, 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar and salt; mix well.
Stir in margarine; mix until well blended.
Set 1 cup aside to be used later.
Press remaining into bottom of greased pan.
Bake 10 minutes, or until light brown.
Cool 10 minutes.
Top with nuts and chocolate chips.