Carmelitas

Carmelitas

1 cup plus 3 T. unsifted flour
1 cup uncooked, quick oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 T. baking soda
3/4 cup melted butter
1 T. salt
1 12-oz. jar caramel topping
1 (6oz) pkg chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Mix 1 cup flour and next 5 ingredients. Beat until well mixed.

Evenly pat into ungreased 13x9" baking dish. Bake 10 minutes
at 350 F.

Meanwhile, stir caramel topping and 3 T. flour until mixed.

Remove pan from oven. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.
Drizzle on caramel mixture. Return pan to oven and continue
baking another 20-25 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.
Freezes well.