Best 9 Chocolate Caramel Oat Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with these delectable Chocolate Caramel Oat Squares, a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Each bite offers a delightful combination of chewy oats, rich chocolate, and a luscious caramel filling, creating an irresistible treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these oat squares are remarkably easy to make, requiring only a few pantry staples and a little bit of your time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

The recipes included in this article provide step-by-step instructions for creating three variations of these irresistible Chocolate Caramel Oat Squares:

1. **Classic Chocolate Caramel Oat Squares:** This timeless recipe forms the foundation of this delectable dessert, featuring a traditional combination of chocolate chips and caramel.

2. **Salted Caramel Chocolate Oat Squares:** Experience a delightful twist on the classic with these squares, where a sprinkle of sea salt enhances the sweetness of the caramel, creating a captivating balance of flavors.

3. **Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Oat Squares:** Indulge in a decadent combination of chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter, where each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors.

No matter which variation you choose, these Chocolate Caramel Oat Squares promise to deliver a delightful experience that will satisfy your sweet cravings. So, let's begin our baking adventure and create these delectable treats that are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OAT BARS (CARMELITAS) RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars (Carmelitas) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: quick oat, all purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, melted butter, semi sweet chocolate chips, soft caramel candies, heavy cream

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Snacks

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups quick oat
1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup melted butter
2 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
50 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and has a crumbly consistency.
  • Line a 9x13 (22 x 33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with a nonstick spray.
  • Pour about ½ of the oat mixture into the pan and press with the back of a spoon or spatula until it's nice and compact. Save the other ½ of the oat mixture for later.
  • Pour two cups (350 grams) of chocolate chips over the oat mixture and spread them out evenly. Save the ½ cup (85 grams) for the top.
  • In a saucepan, melt the soft caramels, and the heavy cream until it becomes a smooth.
  • Pour melted caramel over the chocolate chips and oat mixture. Carefully spread the caramel until it covers the chocolate.
  • Pour the rest of the oat mixture over the caramel and spread out evenly.
  • Add the other ½ cup of chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust has turned a golden brown. (Times and temperatures may vary from oven to oven). Allow to cool COMPLETELY before cutting into bars.
  • Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS



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These chocolate caramel oatmeal bars have a sticky-sweet layer of melted chocolate and caramel over a oatmeal cookie crust. SO addicting!

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/3 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
40 soft caramel candies
6 tablespoons milk or cream (I used heavy whipping cream)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Melt the butter, let it cool, and pour into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir (I just used a wooden spoon) until a soft dough forms. It should be just slightly crumbly. If the dough feels wet and heavy, add a little more flour.
  • Press 3/4 of the dough into a 9×13 baking dish. Reserve the remaining 1/4 for topping. Bake for about 13 minutes or until the top is barely golden brown.
  • While crust is baking, unwrap caramels and melt in the microwave with the cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over the baked crust. Pour the melted caramel over the chocolate chips. Crumble the remaining dough with your fingers (add a little more flour if it's not crumbly enough) and sprinkle over the top of the bars. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the top layer is golden brown. Let stand for several hours or until the caramel is cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Sugar 20.1 g, Sodium 133.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE OAT SQUARES



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In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect treat to take along. Since I can use my microwave to prepare a batch, I don't have to heat up the oven--and my kitchen. -Kellie Ochsner, Newton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 caramels
1/4 cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, uncovered, on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter until blended. , Set a third of the mixture aside for topping. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom of an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until crust is raised and set (crust will be uneven), rotating a half turn after each minute. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat the caramels and milk, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring every minute. Sprinkle chips and nuts if desired over crust. Pour caramel mixture over all. , Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press down lightly. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until the caramel is bubbly, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL BARS



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Yummy oat bars filled with a gooey layer of caramel, chocolate and nuts!

Provided by Jordanna Novak

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, melted
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the caramels and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well blended. Press Half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Reserve the rest.
  • Bake the crust for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the caramel mixture over the top and then crumble the remaining crust mixture over everything.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. Cut into squares while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS



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These are to die for! Now that I've got nut allergies to deal with in my household, I make these without the nuts and with extra crumb mixture (1 1/2 times the crumb mix), but the nuts are really good to cut the sweetness. The recipe is originally from a land-o-lakes pamphlet. Part of prep time is cool time.

Provided by helowy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h37m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup quick oats
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped (48 caramels)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all crumb ingredients in a large bowl, stopping after adding the salt. Beat at medium speed until mixture is crumbly (about 3 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Combine milk and caramels in a saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is creamy.
  • Sprinkle partially baked crust with 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  • Pour caramel mixture evenly over chips and nuts. Sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture and pat lightly.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes or until caramel is bubbly around the edges.
  • Cool completely. Melt the remaining cup of chocolate chips and spread over the top. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and pat lightly.
  • When chocolate hardens, cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 74.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11, Protein 1.3

CHOCOLATE - CARAMEL - OATMEAL BARS



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I had some left over caramel ice cream topping, so this is what I used it for...I love anything with oats...the fiber oatmeal provides is a plus...enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c butter, melted
2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 c quick oatmeal
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
8 oz chocolate chips, your choice
8 oz caramel ice cream topping
4 Tbsp flour

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, combine butter, flour, baking soda, vanilla, oatmeal, brown sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
  • 2. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • 3. Combine caramel topping and flour.
  • 4. Sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Drizzle caramel mixture over chocolate chips.
  • 5. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over the top of the caramel. Bake for 15 minutes. Let bars cool before cutting
  • 6. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE OAT SQUARES



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When you bring these treats to a gathering, guests will be tempted to start at the dessert table. Chock-full of chocolate and walnuts, they will satisfy any sweet tooth. I often make a second batch just for my family. -Jennifer Eilts, Central City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, 1 teaspoon salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press two-thirds of oat mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , In a large saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate chips, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and remaining vanilla. Spread over the crust. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS



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Transform yellow cake mix into irresistible bars brimming with crunchy nuts and oats as well as creamy chocolate and caramel.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (12.25 oz) caramel topping (1 cup)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, letting foil hang 2 inches over short ends of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix caramel topping and 1 tablespoon of the cake mix; set aside. In large bowl beat remaining cake mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on low speed about 1 minute or just until crumbly. Stir in oats, using hands if necessary. Reserve 1 cup oat mixture. Using a piece of plastic wrap on crumb mixture, press remaining oat mixture in bottom of pan; remove plastic wrap. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts over hot crust. Drizzle caramel mixture evenly over chocolate chips and walnuts to within 1/2 inch of edges. Crumble reserved oat mixture over top.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Using foil to lift, remove bars from pan. Remove foil. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE OAT BARS



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This recipe was adapted from recipe#124395 posted on this site (one of my all-time favorite bars!). These bars have a delicious chocolate-caramel filling, they are THE BEST!! the oat crust/topping bakes out tender and light.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 bars (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 large egg
1 cup smucker's caramel ice cream topping (use one 12.25-ounce jar)
3 tablespoons flour
1 (16 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • For the crust; in a large bowl mix together the cake mix with oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice and egg until well blended; add to the oat mixture, using clean hands combine the ingredients until mixture barely holds together.
  • Sprinkle two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the pan; pat down with hands to spread evenly.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle the partially baked crust with chocolate chips then nuts.
  • For the filling; in a bowl combine combine the caramel topping with 3 tablespoons flour; blend well, then drizzle over the chocolate and nuts.
  • Sprinkle with remaining oat topping, then gently press the oat mixture down slightly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned).
  • Let stand to cool enough to refrigerate, then chill.
  • Slice into squares or bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 315, Carbohydrate 79.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 42.8, Protein 6.1

Tips:

- To make the oat mixture, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir until combined. - In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. - Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. - Bake for 20-25 minutes in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. - While the oat mixture is baking, make the chocolate caramel layer. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup caramel bits, and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate and caramel are melted and smooth. - Pour the chocolate caramel mixture over the baked oat mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans. - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Conclusion:

- Chocolate Caramel Oat Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a chewy oat crust, a rich and gooey chocolate caramel layer, and a sprinkling of chopped pecans, these squares are sure to be a hit. - These squares are also a great make-ahead dessert. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. - When you're ready to serve, simply thaw the squares at room temperature for 30 minutes, or microwave them on low power for 1-2 minutes.

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