Melissa Hartley's Oatmeal Carmelitas

Crust:

• 4 cups flour
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cup margarine or butter

1. Mix crust ingredients. Press half of the mixture into a jelly roll pan, set the other half aside. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Filling:

• 6 ounces chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 12 ounce jar caramel topping
• 3 tablespoons flour

2. Sprinkle crust with chocolate chips and nuts. Mix caramel and flour and drizzle over the top. Sprinkle the top with the remaining crust mixture. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.