Carmelitas

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Combine caramels and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until completely smooth; set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and baking soda. Pat half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of an 8x8" pan.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over caramel.

Step 6

Return to oven and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.

Step 7

Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.