Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie Bars
These Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie Bars are the ultimate combination of sweet, salty, and chewy goodness. With layers of buttery oats, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel, they make the perfect dessert for any occasion. Easy to bake, store, and share!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base and Topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
For the Salted Caramel Layer:
- 11 oz soft caramels or homemade caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the oat mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Form the base: Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan.
- Make the caramel layer: Melt caramels with heavy cream over low heat until smooth. Pour over the oat base and spread evenly. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Add the topping: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining oat mixture over the caramel layer and gently press down.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and set in the middle.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars. For clean slices, chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overbake — bars firm up as they cool.
- Sprinkle extra flaky sea salt on top after baking for a gourmet touch.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips or add chopped nuts for variation.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.6mg
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