Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease bottom and sides of 9 inch (2.5 L) square pan with Golden Crisco Shortening.

2. Combine oats, brown sugar, 1 cup (250 mL) flour and baking soda in large bowl.

3. Add melted Golden Crisco Shortening. Mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) for topping. Press remaining crumbs firmly in prepared pan.

4. Bake at 350F (180C) for 10 minutes.

5. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts evenly over hot crust.

6. Combine caramel sauce and 3 tbsp (45 mL) flour, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over chips and nuts. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.

7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer, or until golden brown. Run knife around edge of pan before cooling for easy cutting.

Cool, cut into bars.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes.

Baking Time: 35 minutes.

Makes: About 2 dozen bars. Freezing: Excellent

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