Wednesday, January 23, 2013

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS

2 c. flour
2 c. quick oats
1-1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1-1/2 c. cold butter or margarine
2 c. (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 c. flour
1 jar (12 oz.) caramel ice cream topping

In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.  Cut in butter until crumbly.  Set half aside for topping.  Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.  Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.  Sprinkle with the chocolate chips.  Whisk caramel topping and 1/4 c. flour until smooth; drizzle over top.  Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture.  Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.  Yield:  about 4-1/2 dozen.