Chocolate Caramel Bars

Source: Jenny White / Taste of Home Magazine
Yield: 4 ½ dozen

• 2 ¼ cups flour, divided by 2 cups, ¼ cup
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 ½ cups cold butter
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 12 oz. jar caramel ice cream topping

1. Combine: 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
2. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside half of the mixture.
3. Press other half into a greased 13”x9” pan. Bake @ 350º for 15 minutes.
4. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over hot layer.
5. Whisk caramel and ¼ cup flour together until smooth. Drizzle over as the next layer.
6. Top with the reserved dough crumbs, spreading them over evenly.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.