Chocolate Caramel Bars

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 jar caramel ice cream topping (12 oz)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Directions

In a bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set half aside for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, whisk the caramel topping with a little flour until smooth and drizzle on top of chocolate chips, then sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 18-20 minutes. Cool 2 hours before cutting.

By Robin from Washington, IA