Name: Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 48 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Old-fashioned oats, or Quick Oats; 1.75 cups All-purpose flour; 0.75 cup Brown sugar; 1 tsp Baking soda; 1 cup Butter; 1 cup Butterscotch caramel ice cream topping; 0.5 cup Pecans; 16 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate morsels

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Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

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Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13×9 pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine oats, 1 ½ cups flour, brown sugar and baking soda in mixing bowl. Add butter and mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture.

Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of pan.

Bake for 15 minutes.

Combine ice cream topping and remaining ¼ cup flour in bowl, whisk until smooth.

Drizzle over bottom of crust and spread to edges.

Combine pecans and reserved crumb mixture. Sprinkle mixture and chocolate morsels evenly over caramel mixture.

Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Cool completely and cut into bars.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Oats First 🌾
Lightly toast the oats in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing to deepen their nutty flavor and add complexity that elevates the entire bar.
Chill the Caramel Layer ❄️
Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 30 minutes before cutting to prevent the caramel from running and ensure clean, professional-looking slices.
Brown Your Butter for Richness 🧈
Use browned butter instead of regular melted butter in your oat mixture to add a sophisticated, nutty depth that complements the chocolate and caramel perfectly.
Compress the Base Layer Firmly 👇
Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the oat base firmly and evenly into the pan, creating a sturdy foundation that prevents gaps and ensures even baking.
Warm the Caramel Slightly 🔆
Gently warm the butterscotch caramel topping for 15-20 seconds in the microwave before spreading to make it more pliable and spreadable without air bubbles.