Caramel Oat Bar Mix

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups shortening
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 jar (12 ounces) hot caramel ice cream topping

1. In a large bowl, mix the first six ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months.
2. 2 batches (about 8 cups total).
3. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. Place 4 cups of oat mix in a bowl. Add butter; mix until blended. Reserve 1-1/4 cups.
4. Press remaining mixture into a greased
5. . Bake 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Sprinkle chips over crust. Drizzle with caramel topping; carefully spread caramel to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
7. Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until golden brown and filling is bubbly (caramel mixture will not be set). Cool on a wire rack.

allpurpose, quickcooking oats, brown sugar, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, butter, chocolate chips, caramel ice cream topping

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-oat-bar-mix/ (may not work)