1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. quick oats
1 1/8 c. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/8 c. melted butter
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 jars caramel topping
4 1/2 tsp. flour

Combine first 6 ingredients. Press half of this crumb mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Spread with caramel mixture made by mixing caramel topping and 4 1/2 teaspoons flour together. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 20 minutes longer. Chill. Cut into bars. Store in freezer.