Oatmeal Caramelites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1 c. quick oats
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 Tbsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. melted butter
1 c. (6 oz.) chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. caramel ice cream topping
3 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, soda, salt and melted butter.
Blend at low speed to form crumbs.
Press 1/2 of mixture into bottom of 11 x 7-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Sprinkle with chips and nuts; blend topping with flour and pour over chips and nuts to cover. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
Continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Chill.