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Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars are indulgent dessert bars featuring a buttery oatmeal cookie crust, a layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, topped with gooey caramel sauce, and finished with crumbled cookie crust on top. These bars are baked to perfection with a chewy texture and a rich caramel-chocolate flavor.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookie Base

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 whole egg, lightly beaten with a fork

Filling

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 35 caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Dish and Oven: Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make Cookie Base Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, oats, baking powder, and beaten egg. Mix until just combined to form the cookie dough.
  3. Bake Base Layer: Press half of the cookie mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish using your hands or a spatula. Bake this base layer for 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
  4. Prepare Caramel Sauce: While the base is baking, make the caramel sauce by combining the unwrapped caramel candies and heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, for 2-4 minutes until smooth. Alternatively, heat on medium-low in a saucepan, stirring continuously until smooth.
  5. Assemble Layers: Once the base has baked for 12 minutes, remove it from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the warm base. Pour the prepared caramel sauce on top of the chocolate layer.
  6. Add Top Crust: Crumble the remaining half of the cookie dough with your fingers and evenly scatter it over the caramel layer.
  7. Bake Final Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the center is bubbly.
  8. Cool Completely: Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow the bars to cool completely, which may take several hours. To speed up, refrigerate once cooled to set the caramel fully.
  9. Cut and Serve: Use a sharp knife to cut into 16 bars once the caramel is set and firm. Enjoy your delicious chocolate caramel oatmeal bars!

Notes

  • To store: Keep leftover bars in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 1 week to maintain softness and freshness.
  • To freeze: Place bars in an airtight container or freezer-friendly ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Be sure the caramel is completely cooled and set before cutting to prevent burning or sticking when slicing.
  • Recipe adapted from: Savory Experiments.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/chocolate-caramel-oatmeal-bars-recipe/