Oatmeal Carmelitas

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups butter, melted
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz. jar caramel
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons flour

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9X13 pan or use cooking spray.
Combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine and break up the brown sugar. Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir until well combined. Press half of the mixture into the pan, reserving the other half for topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Sprinkle warm base with chocolate chips and pecans. Combine caramel with flour and pour evenly over the chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over top. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Let cool before cutting.