oatmeal caramelitas

We had these at a friend's house last year, and they were so good that I had to get the recipe. I made them last week and they are as delicious as I remembered! While they are pretty good right out of the oven while they're still hot, they taste waaaay better after they've completely cooled and you can taste all the flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 c. flour
• 1 c. quick oats
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. melted butter
• chocolate chips to taste
• chopped pecans to taste
• 3/4 c. caramel topping
• 3 T. flour

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 9x13 pan.
• Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in melted butter until well combined.
• Press half of the mixture into the pan and bake for 10 min.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle on chocolate chips and pecans.
• Mix caramel topping and 3 T. flour and drizzle on top (you can pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to make it softer).
• Top with remaining oatmeal mixture.
• Bake an additional 15-20 minutes.

Enjoy!