Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup oatmeal
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

12 oz. jar caramel ice cream topping
4 T. flour
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and brown sugar. Add remaining dry ingredients until mixture is fine and crumbly. Press half of mixture into a 9x13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine caramel and flour in a small bowl. Pour over partially baked crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips over caramel. Top with remaining crumbly mixture. Bake for an additional 15-20 or until topping is lightly browned.

Allow to cool before cutting.

This is my favorite easy recipe for a pot luck or when I'm craving something quick and easy. It's always a huge hit!