Jazz and Cookie Bars and Cold whistling winds.....

New bar cookie I was experimenting with came out really beautifully with a lovely flavor...and easy, just dump all ingredients into food processor, and pat into a pan about 1/2 inch thick, and bake @ 350 for about 20 minutes, (or until browned and a skewer comes out clean). Cool and cut into squares, or other fun shapes. I spread mine (while warm out of the oven) with a homemade caramel, which could be omitted and you'd still have a great cookie. Or melt some kraft caramels on top, right when pan comes out of the oven, and spread. Decorate w/ melted chocolate to be fancy.
Oatmeal Walnut Caramel bars:
1 c sugar
1 c packed brown sugar
1 c butter
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
1 3/4 c flour
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
3 c oats
1 c walnuts
in food processor, cream butter and sugars. add all dry ingredients but flour/soda and pulse. add eggs and pulse. Finish with flour/soda. spread into greased, parchment lined sheet pan. If any batter is left over, freeze it and scoop it out for cookies another cold, blustery day. Bake @ 350 til skewer comes out cleanly. Spread with caramel topping if desired. Cool and cut.