Description
Enjoy these delightful caramel chocolate oat bars as a decadent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (14 oz) caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press half of this mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until it’s lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare Caramel Layer: While the crust is baking, melt the caramel candies with heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Assemble the Bars: Pour the melted caramel over the baked crust. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer. Add the chopped nuts on top of the chocolate chips. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top, pressing down slightly.
- Bake Again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the caramel is bubbling.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut them into squares.
Notes
- Crust Consistency: Make sure the crust mixture remains crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- Caramel Handling: Be cautious while melting the caramel to avoid burning. Stir constantly for a smooth consistency.
- Variations: Consider adding a pinch of sea salt on top for a salted caramel flavor.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar