Chocolate and Caramel Oat Bars
Author: Mandy Bird
Serves: 16-20
- 2 cups quick cook oats
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1½ cups brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1½ cups butter, melted (3 sticks)
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups caramel bits
- 2 TBSP milk
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
- Add in melted butter and mix to combine.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the dish into an even layer.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- While oat mixture is baking, melt together caramel and milk in the microwave for 1 minute or until completely melted. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over cooked oat mixture then pour caramel over the top.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Immediately run a sharp knife around the edges and let cool in the pan for 2-4 hours before cutting and serving.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/chocolate-and-caramel-oat-bars/
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