Francine's Texas Cuisine

 
 

Toll House Caramel Bars

 

2 1/3 cups flour, divided
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 1/2 chopped walnuts
1 cup (12.25 oz jar) caramel ice cream topping

Combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Stir in butter. Reserve 1 cup; press remaining mixture into ungreased 13x9 baking pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with morsels and walnuts. Combine caramel topping and remaining 1/3 cup flour; drizzle over base. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes about 2 ½ dozen bars.

 

 

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