These irresistible Caramel Bars are a cinnamon oat crumble layered with rich and chewy caramel. These squares are perfect for sharing with loved ones, but I guarantee you'll want to keep them all to yourself!
7 Preheat oven to [wprm-temperature value="350" unit="F"]. Line the 13x9 pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
0 In a small bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
1 In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until lightened in color (about 2 to 3 minutes).
2 Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Combine until the egg is well incorporated and the batter is smooth.
3 Add the dry ingredients and incorporate until almost all of the flour has absorbed. Pour in the old fashioned oats and fold them in by hand until distributed.
4 Take 3/4 of the oat crumble dough and press it into the baking pan. Pre-bake for 10 minutes.
5 In a medium sized saucepan add the unwrapped caramel squares and heavy whipping cream. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until it is melted together and smooth.
6 Pour the hot caramel over the pre-baked oat crumble and smooth it out into an even layer. Top it with the remaining 1/4 oat crumble.
9 Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the Caramel Bars to cool completely (preferably overnight) before removing from the pan and cutting into 16 or 24 equal slices.
