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Oatmeal Carmelitas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
CRUST:
2 c. all purpose or unbleached flour
2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. margarine or butter, softened
FILLING:
1 c. caramel ice cream topping
3 tbsp. all purpose or unbleached flour
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan.
2. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix at low speed until crumbly. Reserve half of crumb mixture (about 3 cups) for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture in bottom of greased pan.
3. Bake 10 minutes.
4. In small bowl, combine caramel topping and 3 tablespoons flour; blend well.
5. Remove partially baked crust from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Drizzle evenly with caramel mixture; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
6. Return to oven; bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until filling is set. Cut into bars.

 

 

 

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