American Choc Nut Caramel Bars

American Choc Nut Caramel Bars

Ingredients

• 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz package)
• 1½ cups chopped walnuts
• 1 cup caramel ice cream topping (12¼ oz jar)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine together 2 cups of flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
2. Add butter and stir until everything is moistened.
3. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture.
4. Press the remaining into the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
5. Bake at 350 °F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Sprinkle with walnuts and chocolate chips].
7. In a small bowl, combine the caramel topping and ⅓ cup of flour.
8. Mix well, then drizzle over the base.
9. Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture.
10. Bake at 350 °F for 20 – 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.