Description
Indulgent caramel oat bars with a sturdy base and a glossy middle, perfect for a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 cups butter (melted)
- 1.5 cups quick oats
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups butter (melted)
- 1 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
- Combine 1.25 cups melted butter with 1.5 cups quick oats and 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, stirring until sandy.
- Press two thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
- In a saucepan, stir together 1.5 cups brown sugar, 0.25 cups melted butter, 0.25 cups milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, then simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour, and pour the caramel over the pressed crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and press lightly.
- Bake for 22 to 26 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool completely in the pan for at least 1.5 hours before slicing.
Notes
For clean slices, chill the slab before cutting. Low and steady heat is recommended for the caramel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg