Caramelitas

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter; mix well. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Combine caramel topping and remaining flour until blended; drizzle over chips. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake 20-22 minutes longer or until bubbly. Cool completely; cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen.