Best 3 Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars Recipes

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS

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.

OATMEAL CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees for glass or dark non-stick pan). Lightly grease 9x13 inch pan.
• 2. In large bowl, blend all crust/topping ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the crust mixture into pan. Carefully spread caramel onto crust with offset spatula.
• 3. If using more than one type of chocolate chip, empty chips into small bowl and mix together to combine (this step is not necessary, but does ensure an even distribution). Sprinkle chocolate chips over layer of caramel topping. Sprinkle optional chopped nuts over chocolate chips. Distribute remaining crust/topping over chocolate chips and optional pecans by pinching off portions and evenly distributing. It's okay if the filling shows through the topping in parts.
• 4. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool bars enough to put pan in refrigerator. Chill in refrigerator several hours or until caramel and chocolate layer is set. If filling is not firm enough before cutting, the bars will be messy to cut and may not retain their shape or look as attractive when served later. After caramel and chocolate layer is set, it is helpful let bars come closer to room temperature before cutting (when chilled, the cold caramel and chocolate can be difficult to cut). Enjoy!

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 13"x9" pan. For the Base: In a large bowl combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix at low speed until combined. Add the butter a chunk at a time with the mixer running. Once all the butter is in, add the egg, mix, scrape the bow., and mix for another 30 seconds. Put half the mixture into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly in the pan, then cover with plastic and use the bottom of a loaf pan to press it into place. Peel off the plastic and bake for 10 mins. until set. For the Filling: Combine the caramel and milk and heat, stirring frequently, either in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in several 2 minute intervals, stirring in between. To finish: After you take the base out of the oven, sprinkle it with the chocolate chips and nuts, if using. Drizzle the caramel mixture over the chocolate chips and nuts, and sprinkle the remaining base mixture over the top. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars.