CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS- 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, teaspoon baking soda, teaspoon salt, 9 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled, 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, 40 soft caramel candies, 6 tablespoons milk or cream (I used heavy whipping cream), teaspoon baking soda, teaspoon salt