Ingredients for Caramel Pecan Oatmeal Bars
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- Quick Cooking Oats
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- 14 oz caramels
- 1 tablespoon water
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How to Make Caramel Pecan Oatmeal Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place 1 cup pecan halves in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving 2-3 inches of overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Lightly grease the foil.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix and 3 cups rolled oats.
- Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and the toasted pecans evenly over the oat mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the chocolate chips and pecans.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
- While the bars are baking, microwave 14 oz caramels and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute, or until melted and smooth. Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the warm bars.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
- Once cooled, lift the bars from the pan using the foil overhang as handles.
- Place on a cutting board and cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
66g
Fat
23g
Carbs
9g
