Oatmeal Caramel Bars
These oatmeal caramel bars are a delightful combination of chewy oat cookie, gooey caramel, and melted chocolate. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Cookie Base and Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Caramel Layer
- 0.67 cup heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Pour in melted butter and vanilla, stir just until combined. Spoon half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, pressing evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Combine unwrapped caramels with heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan. On medium heat, stir constantly until caramels are melted and sauce is creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When cookie batter is done baking for ten minutes, remove from oven. Sprinkle immediately with chocolate chips then pour the caramel sauce over the chips.
- Add remaining half of the cookie dough to the top of the baking dish, crumbling it with your hands until it evenly covers the top of the caramel.
- Bake caramelita bars for an additional 15-18 minutes, until edges are brown and top is golden brown. Cool completely, then slice into bars.
Notes
Store caramelitas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature.