Best 8 Oatmeal Caramel And Chocolate Overload Bars Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the ultimate treat of oatmeal caramel and chocolate overload bars, a tantalizing dessert that combines the comforting warmth of oats with the luscious sweetness of caramel and the rich decadence of chocolate. These heavenly bars are a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful experience in every bite. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more, as we explore the best recipe to create these irresistible treats.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS



Chocolate and Caramel Oatmeal Bars image

Transform yellow cake mix into irresistible bars brimming with crunchy nuts and oats as well as creamy chocolate and caramel.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (12.25 oz) caramel topping (1 cup)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, letting foil hang 2 inches over short ends of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix caramel topping and 1 tablespoon of the cake mix; set aside. In large bowl beat remaining cake mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on low speed about 1 minute or just until crumbly. Stir in oats, using hands if necessary. Reserve 1 cup oat mixture. Using a piece of plastic wrap on crumb mixture, press remaining oat mixture in bottom of pan; remove plastic wrap. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts over hot crust. Drizzle caramel mixture evenly over chocolate chips and walnuts to within 1/2 inch of edges. Crumble reserved oat mixture over top.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Using foil to lift, remove bars from pan. Remove foil. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS



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These chocolate caramel oatmeal bars have a sticky-sweet layer of melted chocolate and caramel over a oatmeal cookie crust. SO addicting!

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/3 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
40 soft caramel candies
6 tablespoons milk or cream (I used heavy whipping cream)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Melt the butter, let it cool, and pour into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir (I just used a wooden spoon) until a soft dough forms. It should be just slightly crumbly. If the dough feels wet and heavy, add a little more flour.
  • Press 3/4 of the dough into a 9×13 baking dish. Reserve the remaining 1/4 for topping. Bake for about 13 minutes or until the top is barely golden brown.
  • While crust is baking, unwrap caramels and melt in the microwave with the cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over the baked crust. Pour the melted caramel over the chocolate chips. Crumble the remaining dough with your fingers (add a little more flour if it's not crumbly enough) and sprinkle over the top of the bars. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the top layer is golden brown. Let stand for several hours or until the caramel is cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Sugar 20.1 g, Sodium 133.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS



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These chocolate caramel oatmeal bars (or carmelitas) are delicious cookie bars with a soft oatmeal cookie crust, stuffed with chocolate chips, and gooey caramel. The perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Provided by Aimee

Time 4h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup brown sugar ((packed))
3/4 cup unsalted butter ((softened, 1 1/2 sticks))
1 TBS vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips
35 soft caramels ((unwrapped - I used Werther's soft caramels))
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 or 9x9inch baking pan with parchment paper (2 pieces to wrap up both sides), or foil to cover the sides, then nonstick spray. Set it aside.
  • Add the sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and stir them together.
  • Add in the flour, oats, baking soda and salt and stir it together until you have a nice soft cookie dough.
  • Press half of the oatmeal cookie mixture into the prepared pan. And set the other half aside.
  • Bake the bottom layer for 10 minutes, and remove it from the oven.
  • Add the caramels and heavy cream to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each time until you can stir it completely smooth.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the cooked crust.
  • Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate chips and crust.
  • Press pieces of the remaining oatmeal cookie dough between your hands to flatten, and place them around the top of the caramel, covering the caramel as much as you can.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake the bars for another 14 to 16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely, this may take 3 to 4 hours. If you want to speed up the cooling time, let the pan cool to touch, then add it to the fridge to chill for another hour or two.

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BARS



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Rich bars that are easy to make and a hit with everyone.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅔ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • To prepare Filling: In a heavy pot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and chocolate chips. Add the evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of the white sugar. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and cool.
  • To prepare cookie base: Cream 1 1/2 cups of the butter and the brown sugar together. Add the vanilla and the egg, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and 1 3/4 cups of the oats and blend well.
  • Press 2/3 of this mixture into the bottom of the greased pan. Spread the cooled filling on top of the cookie crust.
  • Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of oats with the remainder of the cookie base, and crumble over the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OATMEAL BARS



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These are to die for! Now that I've got nut allergies to deal with in my household, I make these without the nuts and with extra crumb mixture (1 1/2 times the crumb mix), but the nuts are really good to cut the sweetness. The recipe is originally from a land-o-lakes pamphlet. Part of prep time is cool time.

Provided by helowy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h37m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup quick oats
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped (48 caramels)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all crumb ingredients in a large bowl, stopping after adding the salt. Beat at medium speed until mixture is crumbly (about 3 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Combine milk and caramels in a saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is creamy.
  • Sprinkle partially baked crust with 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  • Pour caramel mixture evenly over chips and nuts. Sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture and pat lightly.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes or until caramel is bubbly around the edges.
  • Cool completely. Melt the remaining cup of chocolate chips and spread over the top. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and pat lightly.
  • When chocolate hardens, cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 74.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11, Protein 1.3

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE OAT SQUARES



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In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect treat to take along. Since I can use my microwave to prepare a batch, I don't have to heat up the oven--and my kitchen. -Kellie Ochsner, Newton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 caramels
1/4 cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, uncovered, on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter until blended. , Set a third of the mixture aside for topping. Press remaining mixture onto the bottom of an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until crust is raised and set (crust will be uneven), rotating a half turn after each minute. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat the caramels and milk, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring every minute. Sprinkle chips and nuts if desired over crust. Pour caramel mixture over all. , Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press down lightly. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until the caramel is bubbly, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OAT BARS (CARMELITAS) RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars (Carmelitas) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: quick oat, all purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, melted butter, semi sweet chocolate chips, soft caramel candies, heavy cream

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Snacks

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups quick oat
1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup melted butter
2 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
50 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and has a crumbly consistency.
  • Line a 9x13 (22 x 33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with a nonstick spray.
  • Pour about ½ of the oat mixture into the pan and press with the back of a spoon or spatula until it's nice and compact. Save the other ½ of the oat mixture for later.
  • Pour two cups (350 grams) of chocolate chips over the oat mixture and spread them out evenly. Save the ½ cup (85 grams) for the top.
  • In a saucepan, melt the soft caramels, and the heavy cream until it becomes a smooth.
  • Pour melted caramel over the chocolate chips and oat mixture. Carefully spread the caramel until it covers the chocolate.
  • Pour the rest of the oat mixture over the caramel and spread out evenly.
  • Add the other ½ cup of chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust has turned a golden brown. (Times and temperatures may vary from oven to oven). Allow to cool COMPLETELY before cutting into bars.
  • Enjoy!

OATMEAL CARAMEL BARS



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Make and share this Oatmeal Caramel Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups regular rolled oats, uncooked
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, melted
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • To a saucepan over low heat, add the caramels and milk; cook and stir constantly, until caramels melt; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add flour, oats, brown sugar, soda, and salt; stir to combine.
  • Add the egg and butter; stir until mixture is crumbly.
  • Press half of the oatmeal mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate morsels and pecans evenly over the top; pour caramel mixture evenly on top.
  • Sprinkle with remaining oatmeal mixture.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.
  • Chill 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2851, Fat 134.8, SaturatedFat 63.9, Cholesterol 249.6, Sodium 1653.8, Carbohydrate 389.6, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 255.2, Protein 35.3

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture.
  • Toast the oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for a nuttier flavor.
  • Be sure to use room temperature butter for easy creaming.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the bars will be tough.
  • Press the batter firmly into the pan so that the bars hold together.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These oatmeal caramel and chocolate overload bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy oat base, gooey caramel filling, and rich chocolate topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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