Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Cookie Bars: The Best Indulgent Treat
These Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Cookie Bars are a delicious blend of rich chocolate and creamy caramel, topped with a crumbly oatmeal topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until combined.
- Spread half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and caramel bits over the crust, then crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cookie mixture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg