Caramelitas

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
~10 oz bag of baking caramels
¾ cup melted butter
½ cup whipping cream
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a square baking pan (8×8 in size).

2. Over medium heat in saucepan, combine heavy cream and caramels. Cook the mixture while stirring constantly until it becomes smooth. Once smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside.

3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and baking soda. Mix until thoroughly combined.

4. Take a baking dish and press half of the mixture into it, creating an even layer at the bottom.

5. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the crust for around 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the dish from the oven.

6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the partially baked crust.

7. Pour the previously prepared caramel mixture over the chocolate chips, ensuring an even distribution.

8. Now, take the remaining half of the oat mixture and evenly spread it over the caramel layer, creating a top layer for the bars.

9. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the bars turn golden brown.