Posted  November 14, 2013  by  Alan Day

OATMEAL CARMELITAS aka "biscuits"

CRUST:

2 c. flour

2 c. rolled oats

1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 c. butter, softened

FILLING:

12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

1 c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

12 oz. jar caramel (or butterscotch) topping

3 tbsp. flour

Oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 inch pan. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Press half of crumb mixture (about 3 cups) into bottom of prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Sprinkle warm base with chocolate chips and nuts. Combine caramel topping an 3 tablespoons flour; drizzle evenly over chocolate chips and nuts, sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake an additional 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours; cut into bars.

Enjoy,

Janet Day