Description
A luscious, chewy bar combining rich chocolate chips, gooey caramel, and a buttery oat base that melts in your mouth — perfect for satisfying any sweet craving with a homemade touch.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, then gently stir in the chocolate chips and caramel bits, saving a small handful of each for topping.
- Press half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and caramel bits evenly over this layer.
- Crumble the remaining batter on top to form the second layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and caramel is bubbling.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture.
If caramel bits aren’t available, use chopped soft caramel candies.
For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend containing xanthan gum.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days, or refrigerate up to a week.
Freeze wrapped bars for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before eating.
Reheat bars in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften caramel and chocolate.
Optional: add nuts like pecans or walnuts, or drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on caramel layer before baking for a salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
