Gooey Caramel Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Gooey Caramel Bars, a luscious blend of buttery oat crust, rich caramel filling, and a golden crumb topping. Perfectly sweet and irresistibly chewy, these bars combine melted caramel candies and heavy cream for a velvety center that melts in your mouth. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like brown sugar, rolled oats, and vanilla extract, this recipe is as easy as it is decadent. Whether served as an after-dinner treat or a crowd-pleasing party snack, these caramel bars are guaranteed to be a hit. For best results, chill them before serving for perfectly set layers and pristine squares. Don’t miss this delightfully gooey dessert that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and salty goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 14 ounces caramel candies (unwrapped)
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir until the mixture resembles a crumbly dough.

Step 3

Press half of the crumbly dough mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan to form a base. Set the remaining half aside for the topping.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 5

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour the melted caramel over the baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved crumbly dough mixture over the caramel layer to create the topping.

Step 8

Bake the bars in the oven for another 15-18 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the caramel is bubbling slightly at the edges.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. For best results, chill the bars in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to set the caramel before cutting into squares.

Step 10

Cut into 16 squares (or more, depending on your desired portion size) and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1407.4 grams (1407.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6257

Total Fat 253.90g	326%
Saturated Fat 152.80g	764%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 577mg	192%
Sodium 3134mg	136%
Total Carbohydrate 954.10g	347%
Dietary Fiber 23.70g	85%
Total Sugars 604.10g
Protein 60.10g	120%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 703mg	54%
Iron 21mg	116%
Potassium 1977mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 60.2%