Caramel-Chocolate Oat Bars

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This recipe was adapted from recipe#124395 posted on this site (one of my all-time favorite bars!). These bars have a delicious chocolate-caramel filling, they are THE BEST!! the oat crust/topping bakes out tender and light."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 16 bars (approx)

ingredients

• CRUST

• 510.29 g package yellow cake mix or 510.29 g package white cake mix
• 591.47 ml quick-cooking oats
• 236.59 ml brown sugar
• 1.23 ml cinnamon
• 59.14 ml melted butter
• 9.85 ml lemon juice
• 1 large egg

• FILLING

• 236.59 ml smucker's caramel ice cream topping (use one 12.25-ounce jar)
• 44.37 ml flour
• 453.59 g package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 118.29 ml chopped walnuts or 118.29 ml pecans

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
4. For the crust; in a large bowl mix together the cake mix with oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon.
5. In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice and egg until well blended; add to the oat mixture, using clean hands combine the ingredients until mixture barely holds together.
6. Sprinkle two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the pan; pat down with hands to spread evenly.
7. Bake for 5 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and sprinkle the partially baked crust with chocolate chips then nuts.
9. For the filling; in a bowl combine combine the caramel topping with 3 tablespoons flour; blend well, then drizzle over the chocolate and nuts.
10. Sprinkle with remaining oat topping, then gently press the oat mixture down slightly.
11. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned).
12. Let stand to cool enough to refrigerate, then chill.
13. Slice into squares or bars.

Reviews

[Recipe Junkie]

Good and rich! And delicious with coffee. Thanks, Kitten.

 

[BakinBaby]

Very rich bar. Quick and easy to make. I don't know if they store well, as they were consumed by my guests immediately. Will certainly be made again.

 

[Baby Kato]

Kitten this is a wicked little treat. I loved that it was very quick and easy to make, with a crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside texture. The addition of nuts, caramel and chocolate make this a sweet treat not to be missed. Thanks for sharing.