Ingredients for Caramel Chocolate Oat Bars
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Quick Cooking Oats
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- Caramel Ice Cream Topping
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Walnuts
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How to Make Caramel Chocolate Oat Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position oven rack to the second-lowest position.
- Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- **Make the Crust:**
- In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 3 cups rolled oats, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 large egg until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Use your hands to mix until just combined and the mixture barely holds together.
- Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work well).
- **Make the Filling:**
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 (14 oz) can caramel topping and 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle the caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate chips and nuts.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the caramel filling and gently press down.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to allow them to set.
- Cut into squares or bars and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
171g
Fat
39g
Carbs
26g
