Caramel Cappuccino Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
2. 2
   In a large bowl mix oats, flour, 1 cup pecans, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Add brown sugar and beat until combined.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs, 1 tablespoon coffee powder, and vanilla until combined.
6. 6
   Beat in as much of the oat mixture as you can with the mixer.
7. 7
   Stir in any remaining mixture with a wooden spoon.
8. 8
   Reserve 2 cups of the mixture for the topping.
9. 9
   Using floured hands, press remaining oat mixture evenly into bottom of prepared pan.
10. 10
    Spread caramel topping evenly over crust to within 1/4 inch of edges.
11. 11
    Drop spoonfuls of reserved topping mixture over caramel topping; sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans.
12. 12
    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are set (do not overbake).
13. 13
    Cool in pan on a wire rack.
14. 14
    Cut into bars.