Carmelita Bars

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

     - 2 cups oats ( quick or rolled)

     - 1 1/2 cups brown sugar

     - 1 teaspoon baking soda

     - 1/2 teaspoon salt

     - 1 1/2 cups butter ( melted)

     - 12 ounces milk chocolate chips

     - 1 (17 ounce) jars Mrs Richardson's caramel topping

  1. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter.

  2. Press half the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 pan (coated with

  nonstick cooking spray).

  3. Bake for 17 minutes at 325 degrees.

  4. Remove from the oven and cover equally with chocolate chips and

  caramel topping.

  5. Crumble the rest of the oat mixture over the top and bake for another

  17 minutes at 325 degrees.

  6. Cool for at least 3 hours before cutting.