Oatmeal Carmelitas

This is an often requested recipe that is easy to make and delicious to eat. Prepare it for your next potluck or bake sale.

Heat oven to 350.

Grease 13x9 inch pan.

In large bowl , blend all crust ingredients at low speed until crumbly.

Press half of crumb mixture , about 3 cups , in bottom of greased pan.

Reserve remaining crumb mixture for topping.

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile , in small bowl combine caramel topping and 3 tbls.

Flour.

Set aside.

Sprinkle warm crust with chocolate chips and nuts.

Drizzle evenly with caramel mixture.

Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Return to oven and bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool completely.

Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until filling is set.

Cut into bars.

Enjoy !.

all-purpose flour, quick-cooking rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, margarine, caramel ice cream topping, semi-sweet chocolate chips, nuts