Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
Grease your 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, quick-cooking oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture resembles a crumbly dough.
Set aside about 1 ½ cups of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the unwrapped caramels and cream together until smooth.
Pour the melted caramel over the pressed dough, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the caramel layer.
Crumble the reserved dough over the chocolate chips, covering as much of the surface as possible.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and enjoy!
