Oatmeal Carmelitas

Oatmeal Carmelitas

1 cup 3tbsp flour, divided
1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping


Combine one cup of the flour, the oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and the melted butter.
Blend using an electric mixture on low speed to form a crumbly mixture.
Press half of the mixture into an ungreased 11 x 7 inch baking pan.
Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven.
Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans
Set aside.
Combine the topping and the remaining flour.
Drizzle over the top.
Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture.
Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until golden.
Chill for 1 to 2 hours.
Cut into the bars

Source:
Gooseberry Patch - Joyce LaMure