Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie Bars Recipe
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie Bars are a delightful combination of chewy oats, sweet chocolate chips, and a rich salted caramel drizzle. These bars offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ideal for dessert or a satisfying snack that will appeal to any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
For the Salted Caramel Drizzle
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Then mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Caramel Drizzle: While the bars bake, gently heat the caramel sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until pourable. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon sea salt.
- Cool and Drizzle: Remove the bars from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle additional sea salt if desired.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the bars into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make gluten-free bars.
- Quick oats can be used instead of rolled oats though the texture will be softer.
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the dough for extra crunch.
- Try different types of chocolate chips like dark or white chocolate for variation.
- Store finished bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Homemade caramel sauce can be made by melting sugar, then adding cream and butter carefully.
Keywords: salted caramel, chocolate chip, oat cookie bars, dessert bars, easy baking, snack bars, caramel drizzle
