Shelly's Recipe

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS

Category: Bars

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided use
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 (12 oz) pkg semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided use
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 jar caramel ice cream topping

Heat oven to 350.

Combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Sir in butter; mix well. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture; press remainder into an ungreased (13x9-inch) pan. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate and walnuts.

Combine caramel topping and remaining 1/3 cup flour in a small bowl; drizzle over chocolate and walnuts. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Return to oven; bake an additional 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely; cut into bars.