Oatmeal Carmelitas

1 1/2 cups caramel topping
1/4 cup flour
2 cups oatmeal
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup melted butter
6 ounces chocolate chip

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a small bowl combine caramel topping and
1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl combine
the rest of the ingredients except chocolate chips.
Place 2/3 of oatmeal mixture in a 9x13 pan,
sprinkle chips on top and pour caramel mixture
on top of chips. Top with remaining oatmeal mixture;
bake for 17-19 minutes.