Owen Bars
Indulge in the ultimate chewy-meets-gooey dessert experience with Owen Bars, the perfect balance of rich caramel, hearty oats, and melty chocolate chips baked into one glorious treat. These decadent layered cookie bars feature a buttery brown sugar base, swirled with velvety caramel and topped with a sprinkle of chocolate for an irresistible finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the convenience of pantry staples like rolled oats and all-purpose flour, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Perfect for potlucks, lunchbox treats, or a cozy dessert with coffee, Owen Bars deliver vibrant flavors and textures in every bite. Bake a batch and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan, then line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until just melted. Let it cool slightly.
Whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract into the melted butter until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Gently fold in the rolled oats and 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips to create a thick dough.
Spread half of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula or your hands. The layer should be thin but cover the bottom completely.
Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the dough layer, leaving a 1/4-inch border on the edges to prevent it from overflowing.
Dollop spoonfuls of the remaining dough on top of the caramel layer, then gently spread it out to cover the caramel as much as possible. It’s okay if some caramel shows through.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the dough.
Bake the Owen Bars in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.8 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.2 g | 586% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 3406 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 868.3 g | 316% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 564.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.7 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*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.
