I did not find your recipe on the internet. Perhaps you could adapt this recipe omitting the chocolate chips. Good luck and please let us know how you make out.
CARAMEL OAT BAR MIX"In Boise, Idaho, Jennifer Jensen keeps a big batch of this oat mixture on hand, so she can bake these rich treats in a hurry. The moist bars get extra sweetness from caramel ice cream topping and chocolate chips."
FOR THE 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 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups shortening
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup.
Makes enough mix for 3 batches of bars (about 8 1/3 cups total)
TO MAKE ONE BATCH OF CARAMEL OAT BARS: 1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 3/4 cups Oat Bar Mix
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounces) jar caramel ice cream topping, heated
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add 2 3/4 cups oat mix, beating until combined. Press 1 1/2 cups into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Drizzle with caramel topping and carefully spread evenly to within 1/4-inch of edges. Drop remaining oat mixture by teaspoonfuls over the top.
Bake 15-18 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned (caramel mixture will not be set). Remove to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen bars per batch
Source:
Taste of Home magazine