Tamari

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. line an 9×9” square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

Make the Caramel Filling*

Add heavy cream and caramels to a medium saucepan.

Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted.

Transfer the caramel to a class measuring cup or bowl, set aside to cool slightly.

Make the Cookie Layer

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

Beat softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer (or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer) until combined.

Add eggs and vanilla and beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 1 minute).

Add dry ingredient mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.

Add oatmeal and beat on low speed until combined.

Assemble

Spread half of the cookie mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.

After 8 minutes, remove from the oven and spread chocolate chips evenly over the bottom layer.

Then, pour the caramel on top of the chocolate chips.

Sprinkle the rest of the cookie mixture on top of the caramel.

Bake & Cool

Bake 22-25 min until top is lightly browned and the bars are slightly jiggly.

Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before serving. They will get firmer as they cool, they will be gooey when warm.

Slice into 9 or 16 squares and serve. They are easiest to cut when they are cooled completely.