Nana's 7 Layer Cookie Bars by T. Cochrum

These are easy to make, quick & serves about 36 small bars.

Crust:
2 cups flour
2 cups Quick Oats
1 1/2 C. Packed Brown Sugar
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 1/4 C. Butter- softened
2 Tbl Caramel Ice Cream Topping

Filling:
1 Cup or rest of jar of Caramel Topping
3 Tbl Flour
1 pkg. Chocolate Chips or Hershey Bars
3/4 Cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional)

1. Heat Oven to 350, Grease 13x9 pan
2. Combine Crust ingreadients into large bowl, mix at low speed until crumbly. Press 1/2 of the mixture into pan and bake for 10 minutes. (Save 1/2 of the mixture for topping).
3. Meanwhile, in small bowl mix Caramel Topping and 3 Tbl Flour, blend well.
4. Remove Crust from over, Sprinkle with Chocolate and Nuts, Drizzle evenley with Caramel Mixture, Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of Crumb Mixturel.
5. Return to Oven and Bake an additional 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 hour or so, Refrigerate 1 hour and Cut into squares.