Caramel Oatmeal Bars

1 3⁄4 cups Franz 9 Grain Hot Cereal & Baking Mix 

1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 

3⁄4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

3⁄4 cup butter (melted) 

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 

1 cup nuts 

1 cup caramel topping 

1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9” x 13” baking dish. Combine Franz Hot Cereal & Baking Mix, 1 1⁄2 cups flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and butter. Press about half the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with chips and nuts. Mix caramel topping with remaining flour and drizzle over the nuts. Sprinkle remaining mixture on top and continue baking for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate until firm, cut into bars. 

Makes about 30 bars