Description
Delightful Caramel Crush Bars featuring creamy caramel, rich chocolate, and a crunchy-oat base, perfect for gatherings or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the flour, oats, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the pressed mixture and sprinkle chocolate chips over the caramel.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
For variations, consider adding nuts or dried fruits; swap half the butter with applesauce for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caramel Bars, Dessert, Baking, Family Recipe