Irresistible Caramel Chocolate Bar with Oatmeal Recipe
Indulgent dessert bars featuring a soft oatmeal cookie crust layered with rich chocolate and gooey caramel. These bars are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and are great for sharing at gatherings or as homemade gifts.
Equipment
- Parchment paper or foil
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened, about 1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 35 soft caramels (unwrapped)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
- Add flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined to form the oatmeal cookie dough.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
- Once your base is baked for 10 minutes, remove it from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over it.
- Pour the melted caramel mixture over the chocolate chips.
- Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the top of the caramel layer, covering as much as possible.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 14 to 16 minutes until lightly golden on top.
- Allow your bars to cool completely in the pan—this can take up to 3 hours at room temperature or quicker if placed in the fridge.
- Once cooled, lift them out using parchment paper or foil edges and cut them into squares or rectangles for serving.