Oatmeal Bars

Name: Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients: FOR THE OATMEAL COOKIE:; 1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1 whole Egg; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup Oats; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; FOR THE CARAMEL:; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1/4 cups Water; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1/4 teaspoons Salt

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Ingredients

FOR THE OATMEAL COOKIE:
1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 whole Egg
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup Oats
1 cup All-purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
FOR THE CARAMEL:
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 cups Water
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/4 teaspoons Salt

Directions

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["Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.", "For the oatmeal cookie:", "In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the oats, flour, and baking soda just until combined.", "Press most of the cookie dough, except for about 1 cup, into the bottom of a greased 9-inch baking dish.", "For the caramel:", "In a small saucepan over high heat, cook the sugar and water, swirling often, until it becomes a deep amber. Remove from the heat and add the cream, stirring to combine. Once the cream in combined, stir in the butter and salt until the butter is melted.", "Pour the caramel over the oatmeal cookie base and spread it in an even layer. Using your hands, break the remaining dough into bits about 1/2\" to 1\"" wide and drop evenly over the caramel.""