Favorite Caramel Cookie Bars

2 cups butter
2 1/4 cup brown sugar
3 cups flour
3 cups Quick Oats
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 bottle Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel topping
16 oz/ milk chocolate chips
chopped walnuts, optional

Soften butter in microwave. I n a large bowl mix butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, salt and soda together. Take 3/4 mixture and press on cookie sheet (press up on sides). Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350. Let cool, then pour on Caramel. Spread evenly; sprinkle on chocolate chips. Then sprinkle remaining cookie mixture on the top.

Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes at 350.

ENJOY, these are amazing, thanks Lori!