CARMELITA BARS BY BRADY STEVENS

Combine 2 c flour, 2 c oatmeal, 1 c brown sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 c melted margarine.  Press 1/2 of mixture into a 9X13 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Mix together 12 oz smucker's Caramel Ice Cream topping with 6 T flour.  Set aside.

Top the warm crust with 12 oz chocolate chips and 1 c nuts.  Pour caramel topping over this.  Top with remaining crumb mixture.

Bake 20 minutes.  Chill for easier cutting.