Decadent Layered Bars (Printable Version)
Layers of buttery oats, smooth caramel, and milk chocolate create a sweet indulgence.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Crust
01 -
227 grams salted butter, softened
02 -
220 grams light brown sugar
03 -
156 grams all-purpose flour
04 -
90 grams old fashioned oats
05 -
5 grams baking soda
06 -
1.25 grams salt
→ Caramel Layer
07 -
311 grams caramel candies, unwrapped
08 -
45 milliliters heavy cream
09 -
43 grams salted butter
→ Topping
10 -
255 grams milk chocolate chips
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
02 -
In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, light brown sugar, flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until thoroughly combined. Press three-quarters of this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a thin layer. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
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While the crust is baking, melt the caramel candies, salted butter, and heavy cream together over very low heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat once ready.
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Pour the warm caramel mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips uniformly over the caramel layer.
05 -
Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the milk chocolate and caramel layers. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. For cleaner slices, chill fully prior to serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Chilling the bars prior to slicing facilitates cleaner cuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to one week.