The Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars are a delightful treat that combines a rich, buttery base with layers of sweet butterscotch caramel and semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for satisfying that sweet craving, the bars will be a hit with family and friends.
For those with dietary restrictions, consider substituting gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour and oats. If you’re looking to reduce sugar, you could experiment with sugar alternatives, though the flavor might change a bit. Sourcing quality ingredients, like a good brand of butterscotch caramel, can make a significant difference in the final taste of the bars.
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Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 19 ounces butterscotch caramel sauce
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt or 1/4 cup coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 glass baking dish, ensuring you get the sides too.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups oats, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, 1 cup melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon baking soda until well mixed.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, pour in 19 ounces of butterscotch caramel sauce and stir in 6 tablespoons of flour until combined.
- Once the base is done baking, remove it from the oven and sprinkle 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the warm crust.
- Pour the thickened caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate chips, using an offset spatula to help spread it if needed.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup coarse salt over the caramel topping for that perfect salty-sweet balance.
- Gently pat the remaining crumble mixture over the caramel layer and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
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