M&M Caramel Bars

1 cup all-purpose flour, also 6 Tbsp flour
1 cup oats
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup melted butter or margarine
1 3/4 cups plain M&M's
1 cup chopped pecans
1 12 oz jar caramel ice cream topping

Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine 1 cup flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Blend in melted butter to form crumbly mixture. Press half of the crumb mixture onto bottom of 9x9 pan and bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 cup M&M's (I also think this recipe would be great with chocolate chips in this layer) and 3/4 cup nuts.

Blend remaining 6 Tbsp flour with caramel topping and pour over top. Combine remaining crumb mixture with the last 1/4 cup nuts and 3/4 cup M&M's and sprinkle over caramel layer. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before serving.