Carmelitas

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small saucepan, over low heat, combine (stirring until completely smooth--then set aside):

• 30 Kraft caramel squares
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

In a mixing bowl, combine:

• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Stir in:

• 3/4 cup butter, melted

Pat half of oatmeal mixture into the bottom of an 8"x8" pan (optional: line the pan with parchment paper).  Bake for 10 minutes.  Remove pan from oven and sprinkle over the crust:

• 1 cup chocolate chips

Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips.  Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over caramel.  Return to oven and bake 15-20 minutes (until lightly browned at the edges).  Let the carmelitas cool completely before cutting.