Step 1

Grease square baking pan or line with parchment & set aside. (I used 9x9)

Step 2

Melt butter in 2 qt saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add brown sugar & vanilla- stir until melted & combined.

Step 4

Add oats & toss until thoroughly coated - cooking on low 2-4 minutes

Step 5

Remove from heat & press 3/4 of the oats in the bottom of prepared pan- covering the bottom. Set aside.

Step 6

Melt chocolate chips & caramel in double boiler until it becomes a creamy liquid consistency & well combined - stir frequently.

Step 7

Remove from heat & pour over oats in pan- spread out to cover completely.

Step 8

Sprinkle remaining oats on top of chocolate/caramel layer - they won't cover completely

Step 9

Allow to cool in refrigerator for several hours to firm up.

Step 10

Bring to room temp before cutting & serving.

Step 11

Store in airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature.