Description
These scrumptious bars combine rich caramel flavor with a delightful crunch, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Optional: sea salt for sprinkling, chopped nuts, or crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, rolled oats, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Press half of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the pressed crumb layer.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the chocolate layer.
- Crumble the remaining mixture over the caramel layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before lifting out and slicing.
Notes
For healthier options, consider plant-based butter and dark chocolate. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg