Caramel Apple Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350*.grease a jelly roll pan.
2. 2
   in large bowl, combine all base and topping ingredients, mix at low speed till crumbly --
3. 3
   press half (2 1/2 cups) of mixture in bottom of greased pan.
4. 4
   save rest for topping --
5. 5
   bake at 350* for 8 minutes --
6. 6
   meanwhile in small saucepan, combine caramel tipping, 1/2 cup flour, and blend well.
7. 7
   bring to boil ovre medium heat, stirring constantly -- about 3-5 minutes -- or mixture begins to thicken slightly.stir all the time.
8. 8
   remove pan from oven, sprinkle apples and walnuts over warm base.
9. 9
   pour caramel mixture evenly over top.
10. 10
    sprinkle with reserved topping mixture --
11. 11
    return to oven, bake an additional 20-25 minutes or golden brown --
12. 12
    cool 30 minutes.
13. 13
    refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.