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Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipe

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These rich, gooey bars are my most-requested treats. They're popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them alone or topped off with a scoop of ice cream.

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Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 54 Servings

25 20 45

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set half aside for topping.
Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans.
Whisk caramel topping and remaining flour until smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting. Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.

Originally published as Chocolate Caramel Bars in Taste of Home June/July 1999, p39

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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2012 by marylange

I made my own salted caramel sauce instead of using store bought. They came out amazing!

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2012 by recipegirl25

Mmmmmmm... so good! Love the topping! Didn't have enough pecans so mixed with walnuts... delicious!

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by Danerlea

Of all the things I've baked this is one of my husband's favorites. I love to make these bars with white chocolate chips instead- I've gotten rave reviews with that recipe! I don't know how many times I've given it to someone!

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by luvrotties

I have made this numerous times. I make these for church functions, family gatherings, company & give them as gifts. Everyone that eats them loves them. They are super, super easy. This is one of my husband's favorite treats. He asks for them all the time. They freeze well too.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by Kensmoma

Very tasty!

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by cheri314

This is one of my favorite go-to recipes. It's always been a hit and I've passed the recipe along many times.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2010 by Amy the Midwife

I really questioned using 1 1/2 cups of butter, because I was making other bars that had the same amount of flour and oats and only called for 1 cup of butter. I wish I had gone with my gut. The bars were good, but very greasy. Next time I would reduce the butter and use 1 cup or 1 1/4 at the most.

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2009 by casserroll

just made for the first time last night and i have eaten a whole row already! these are absolutely fantastic and i have a feeling this recipe will get a lot of use!

Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by lauripobanz

My kids love these bars. I sometimes put some in the freezer to have a few for later.