Caramel Oatmeal Chewies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. Quaker oats
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 nuts
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 c. caramel ice cream topping
1 1/4 c. flour

Preparation

Mix together oats, 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, soda and salt.
Stir in margarine; reserve 1 cup.
Press remaining into 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes; top with chopped nuts and chocolate bits.
Mix caramel topping with 1 1/4 cups flour until smooth.
Drizzle over chocolate pieces to within 1/4-inch (important) of pan edge.
Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
Bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes; cool. Chill until set.