Oatmeal Carmelitas by Madeline Robinson

Combine:

2 C. flour

2 C. old fashion oatmeal

1 1/2 C. brown sugar

1 tsp. Baking soda

1 1/2 tsp. Salt

1 1/2 C. melted butter

Press 1/2 the above mixture into 9 x 13 pan.  Bake @ 350 degrees for 10 minutes (it will be golden brown). 

 Remove from oven and sprinkle with:

2 1/4 C. chocolate chips

1 C. chopped pecans.

Combine:

1 small jar of Smuckers caramel topping 

6 T. flour

Drizzle it over the chocolate chip bits and pecans.  Top with the second half of oatmeal mixture.  (It's best to just crumble the oatmeal mixture over the top).  Press gently and try to cover all the caramel topping.  Bake at 350 for 20 min.  Let cool and cut into bars.  (These cookies are better on the second day.)