Description
Salted caramel chocolate chip oat cookie bars blend indulgent layers of sweet and salty goodness into one irresistible dessert. Gooey caramel and rich chocolate nestled between hearty oat cookie crusts create a heavenly treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
Creamy Elements:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan by selecting a heavy-bottomed vessel for precise caramel creation. Combine water and granulated sugar, ensuring minimal splashing on pan edges, maintaining a clean cooking environment.
- Heat the sugar mixture over medium temperature, observing the transformation from transparent liquid to golden hue. Avoid stirring during this crucial caramelization process, allowing natural color development.
- Once the sugar reaches a rich amber tone, immediately remove from heat. Rapidly whisk in butter until completely incorporated, creating a smooth, glossy foundation.
- Gradually introduce room-temperature heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent separation. The mixture will initially bubble and appear unstable but will quickly stabilize into a uniform sauce.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and kosher salt, enhancing the caramel’s depth of flavor. Return the pan to medium heat, allowing the mixture to gently bubble for approximately 2 minutes, developing complex taste profiles.
- Integrate flour into the warm caramel, whisking thoroughly to prevent lumps. This step ensures structural integrity and smooth texture for the final cookie bars.
- Set the caramel aside, allowing it to cool slightly while maintaining its pourable consistency. The resting period allows flavors to meld and preparation for subsequent recipe stages.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality butter and chocolate to elevate the flavor profile of these decadent cookie bars.
- Ensure precise caramel-making technique by using a light-colored heavy-bottomed pan to monitor color changes accurately.
- Cool caramel completely before adding to the cookie base to prevent ingredient separation and maintain proper texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg