Gooey Chocolate Caramel Bars

Name: Gooey Chocolate Caramel Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.
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 semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

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. —Betty Hagerty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 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 13x9-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.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 156 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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Bugsli
Nov 24, 2020
Loved it. Only change I made was to make my own caramel sauce.
Muhammad
Jul 5, 2020
I am happy to present to you a new concept of homemade caramel topping that is exceptionally delicious and affordable.
xxcskier
Jun 5, 2018
I made these for a neighbor and they were a Huge hit! Delicious and easy to make!
bobbysuz
Jun 5, 2018
These bars were delicious. Next time I think I will decrease the chocolate and increase the caramel sauce. Will definitely make it again.
lildebcupcake
Nov 14, 2014
Very good, but a little too sweet and rich for me.
s_pants
Jun 12, 2014
So rich and delicious! I need to try it with ice cream as the description says.
maritab
Mar 20, 2013
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marylange
Dec 21, 2012
I made my own salted caramel sauce instead of using store bought. They came out amazing!
Candy Foulke
Dec 13, 2012
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recipegirl25
Sep 10, 2012
Mmmmmmm... so good! Love the topping! Didn't have enough pecans so mixed with walnuts... delicious!

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