Oatmeal Caramel White Chip Bars

7/3/2010-Just wanted to add a new note to this recipe...while searching for more bar recipes....I found this same one on a website where they make it with reg. choc. chips.

These come from a friend, Doreen, who made them and I just can't get enough of them. I finally got the recipe so I could make them this weekend. Very good!

Crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups quick-cooking oats

Filling:

1 (12-ounce) package White choc. chips

1 cup caramel topping (of course I would use TS Creamy Caramel!)

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

For Crust: Beat flour, sugar, butter, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl until crumbly. Beat in oats on low speed just until combined. Press half of mixture (about 2 1/2 cups) into bottom of prepared baking pan.
Bake for 10 minutes. Cool in pan for 2 minutes.

For Filling: Sprinkle crust with morsels and nuts. Blend caramel topping with flour. Drizzle over morsels and nuts. Crumble remaining oat mixture over nuts.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.