Oatmeal Carmelitas

• 2 c. flour
• 2 c. quick oatmeal
• 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 t. soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 1/2 c. melted butter
• 1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 c. caramel syrup
• 6 T. flour

Directions:

Combine flour and oatmeal, brown sugar, soda, salt and butter. Press 1/2 of the crumbs into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust. Combine caramel syrup and 6 tablespoons flour, mixing well. Drizzle over chips. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over topping. Bake in 350 degree oven 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Chill bars for easy cutting.

By Robin