Dulce de Leche

1. Peel wrapper off can of condensed milk. Place can in a heavy bottom pot. Fill pot with water so the water is only 2 inches above the can. Bring water to a boil and them simmer for 3 hours. Top the pot off with water every 30 minutes.
2. After 3 hours, remove can from hot water and let cool completely before opening!

Carmelitas

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8×8 baking pan and line with parchment paper.
2. Add all purpose flour, rolled oats, dark brown sugar, softened butter, salt, and baking soda to a medium bowl. Mix well until you have a crumbly dough.
3. Press 1/2 the mixture into the bottom of the greased 8×8 pan. This layer will be super thin (1/4 inch thick). Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set the base aside.
4. Microwave the dulce de leche for 1 minute, stirring at 30 seconds. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top of the base. Let this sit for 3-5 minutes so the chocolate starts to get soft. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly, Drizzle the dulce de leche over the chocolate and use a the spatula to spread it evenly. Sprinkle chopped nuts and flaky sea salt on top. Take the rest of the dough and evenly sprinkle the crumbly dough on top.
5. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool completely before cutting. Store in a air-tight container for up to 3 days.