TURTLE BARS

*These Bars are incredibly good, and easy to make. When they first come out of the oven, take a knife around the sides of your pan, then they will be much easier to cut and remove.
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INGREDIENTS:
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1 1/2  CUPS FLOUR
1 1/2  CUPS QUICK OATMEAL
1/4 TSP. SALT
1/2 TSP SODA
1 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 CUP BUTTER OR MARG. MELTED
1 PKG. 6 OZ. CHOCOLATE CHIPS
1 JAR 12-oz. CARAMEL SYRUP
1/2 C. NUTS optional
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Combine 1st – 6 ingredients until well blended. Press half of the mixture in a 9×13″ pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Spread over the crust; chocolate chips & nuts. Drizzle the caramel syrup over the top. Sprinkle with the other half of crumb mixture. Bake 15 to minutes more, or until golden brown.
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