Carmel Bars

Source:  Michelle J.

2 1/4 c. flour, divided
2 c. quick oats
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 c. cold butter
2 c. chocolate chips
1 12 oz. jar carmel ice cream topping

Combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.  Cut in butter until crumbly.  Set half aside for topping.  Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  Remove from oven.  While still hot, sprinkle with chocolate chips.  Whisk carmel topping and 1/4 c. flour until smooth; drizzle over top.  Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture.  Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.

*Do crumbly mixture in bosch with whisks.  Over-mixes very easily.
*I think they are better cold - as soon as they are cooled, I store them in the fridge.  They also cut much better if they are cold.