Caramel Bars
Discover the ultimate indulgence with these irresistible caramel bars, a delightful fusion of buttery oat crumble and luscious homemade caramel filling. This easy-to-make dessert combines the wholesome texture of rolled oats with the rich sweetness of brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk, creating a perfectly balanced treat. A crumbly golden crust is layered with velvety caramel, topped with a lightly crisp crumble, and optionally enhanced with semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra touch of decadence. Ready in under an hour, these bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to elegant dessert tables. Serve them at room temperature for a gooey caramel sensation, and enjoy their classic yet elevated flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Add the melted unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly but holds together when pressed.
Press two-thirds of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Reserve the remaining one-third for the topping.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside.
While the crust is baking, prepare the caramel filling. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 8-10 minutes.
Remove the caramel from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract.
Pour the caramel evenly over the baked crust, spreading it out smoothly with a spatula.
If desired, sprinkle the optional semi-sweet chocolate chips over the caramel layer.
Crumble the reserved oat mixture evenly over the top of the caramel layer, leaving some of the caramel exposed.
Bake the assembled bars for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the baking dish for about 2 hours before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 289.3 g | 371% | |
| Saturated Fat | 177.1 g | 886% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 712 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 1768 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 786.4 g | 286% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 505.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.7 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1476 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 2816 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
