Irresistible Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe: Easy, Chewy, and Decadent Dessert

Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with these Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars, a perfect blend of chewy oats, rich caramel, and decadent chocolate. This easy-to-make dessert is ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a dessert that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

For the Oatmeal Crust and Topping:
1 3/4 cups (210 grams) all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats (or pulse rolled oats in a food processor)
1 1/2 cups (300 grams) brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup melted butter

For the Caramel Layer:
14 ounces vanilla caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup heavy cream

For the Chocolate Layer:
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate pieces
1 cup (6 ounces) unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Optional Topping:
5-6 caramels
1/3 cup chocolate chips

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an inch overhang on the sides for easy removal.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Press 2/3 of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
5. Sprinkle chopped pecans and both types of chocolate evenly over the crust.
6. In a small saucepan, melt caramels and heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
7. Pour the caramel mixture over the chocolate and pecans, spreading it evenly.
8. Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the caramel layer.
9. Bake for 23 minutes or until the top is light golden brown.
10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
11. Optional: Melt the remaining caramels and chocolate chips and drizzle over the bars for extra indulgence.
12. Enjoy these gooey, chocolatey, caramel-filled oatmeal bars!