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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie Bars Recipe

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These Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie Bars are rich, chewy, and layered with gooey salted caramel, melty chocolate, and hearty oats. An easy, bakery-style dessert bar that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime sweet cravings strike.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 20 soft caramel candies or 3/4 cup thick caramel sauce
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
  5. Press half of the dough into the prepared pan in an even layer.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt caramels with heavy cream over low heat until smooth and pourable.
  7. Pour the caramel over the bottom dough layer. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel and gently spread. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips.
  9. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until golden brown and set.
  10. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Use white or dark chocolate chips for variety.
  • Add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Swirl peanut butter into the caramel for a richer, nutty twist.
  • For a s’mores-style variation, try a graham cracker crust base.
  • Bars slice best when fully cooled; refrigerate briefly to speed up setting.

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