Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray, for pan
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 c. soft caramels, unwrapped
1/4 c. whole milk
Pinch flaky sea salt
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9”-x-13” baking pan with cooking spray then line the pan with parchment paper. Step 2In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, butter, brown sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir until just crumbly and evenly combined. Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until beginning to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Step 3Meanwhile, make caramel sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine caramels and milk. Cook until the caramels have melted and stir in sea salt.Step 4Pour the caramel over the baked oat base, then scatter chocolate chips over the caramel layer. Top with remaining oat mixture.Step 5Bake until the oat crumble is golden and the caramel is bubbling around the edges, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan until room temperature then refrigerate until caramel filling is set. Slice into squares and serve.
