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The Quest for the Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Bars | Easy Oat Dessert Bars

The Quest for the Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A decadent blend of toasted oats, buttery caramel, and rich chocolate chips baked into chewy, handheld bars.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F and line a square pan with parchment.
  2. Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
  4. Fold in rolled oats until thoroughly coated.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Top with chocolate chips, pressing them lightly into the dough.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool completely before slicing into squares.