CARAMEL OATMEAL CHEWIES

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Every time I make these delectable bars, I always get asked for the recipe. The creamy caramel ice cream topping in the middle makes these tasty treats, more than wonderful.

Provided by Marsha Baker

Categories     Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-3/4 c quick or old fashioned oats
1-3/4 c all purpose flour, divided
3/4 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt, optional
3/4 c butter or margarine, melted
2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c chopped nuts
1 c caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease bottom of 9" X 13" X 2" baking dish. Preheat oven to 350. Grease bottom of 9" X 13" X 2" baking dish.
  • 2. Combine oats, 1-1/2 c. flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Stir in butter; mix well. Reserve 1 c. oat mixture; press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.
  • 3. Mix caramel topping with remaining flour in small bowl; drizzle over nuts to within 1/4" of pan edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake 18 - 20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  • 4. Cool in pan on wire rack; refrigerate until firm. Setting them out at room temperature for a few minutes prior to cutting them makes for an easier job.

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