Caramel Oatmeal Bars

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 24

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cup(s) oatmeal uncooked

1 1/2 cup(s) flour all-purpose

3/4 cup(s) brown sugar packed

1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda

1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

3/4 cup(s) margarine

1 cup(s) chopped peanuts or pecans

1 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1-12oz jar(s) caramel topping

1/4 cup(s) flour

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 dry ingredients with pastry blender. Stir in margarine.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13 pan. Reserve 1 cup of oatmeal mixture and press the rest into bottom of pan. Bake for 10-12 mins until brown. Top with nuts and chocolate chips.
3. Mix caramel with 1/4 cup flour until smooth; then drizzle over chocolate chips to within 1/4 of edge of pan.
4. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of oatmeal mixture. Bake 18-22 mins til brown. Chill before cutting. Makes 32 small bars.

By RecipeOfHealth.com