Conway Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Conway Bars, a decadent layered treat that combines chewy oats, gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and smooth sweetened condensed milk. These irresistible bars start with a buttery oat crust, followed by layers of semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweet caramel drizzle, and a crumble topping for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for potlucks, parties, or an elevated weeknight indulgence. Baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, Conway Bars offer a sweet, nostalgic twist on traditional dessert bars, blending classic ingredients like rolled oats and caramel candies into a modern-day crowd-pleaser. Perfectly portioned into 16 bars, they’re as convenient as they are delicious. Make these mouthwatering treats your next go-to dessert and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel candies (unwrapped)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined to create the base and topping for the bars.
Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer. Reserve the remaining one-third for later use as the topping.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the caramel is fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Spread the chocolate chips evenly over the pressed oat layer in the pan.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the chocolate chips, ensuring even coverage.
Drizzle the melted caramel mixture over the condensed milk layer.
Crumble the reserved oat mixture evenly over the top of the layers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board.
Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.8 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.8 g | 739% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 381 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 3249 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1154.3 g | 420% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.6 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 831.0 g | ||
| Protein | 89.7 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1327 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 2553 mg | 54% | |
*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.
