These spiced caramel oat bars are a delightful combination of chewy oats and rich caramel, making them the perfect cozy snack for fall baking. With a hint of cinnamon, these buttery treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
This recipe is simple to follow and results in a delicious caramel dessert that can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Delicious Spiced Caramel Oat Bars
These oat bars feature layers of spiced oats topped with a gooey caramel filling. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 bars, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Butter: Pour in the melted butter and mix until the dry ingredients are well combined and crumbly.
- Press Mixture: Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a base layer.
- Add Caramel: Drizzle the caramel sauce over the base layer, spreading it evenly. If using, sprinkle chopped nuts and chocolate chips on top of the caramel.
- Top with Oats: Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the caramel layer, pressing down gently.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting them out and slicing into squares.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 200kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
