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Chocolate Caramel Bars (LF recipe image
These Chocolate Caramel Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the chewy texture of oatmeal cookies with the rich indulgence of chocolate and caramel. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, and brown sugar, the base is tender and slightly crumbly. The addition of semisweet chocolate chips ensures every bite has a deep cocoa note, while the fat-free caramel ice cream topping adds a glossy, sweet finish without overwhelming heaviness. Perfect for potlucks, school events, or a cozy weeknight treat, these bars are easy to assemble and bake to golden perfection. They hold their shape well for packing in lunchboxes or serving at parties, offering a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that chocolate lovers will crave.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 36
Calories: 6182.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Chocolate Caramel Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the chewy texture of oatmeal cookies with the rich indulgence of chocolate and caramel. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, and brown sugar, the base is tender and slightly crumbly. The addition of semisweet chocolate chips ensures every bite has a deep cocoa note, while the fat-free caramel ice cream topping adds a glossy, sweet finish without overwhelming heaviness. Perfect for potlucks, school events, or a cozy weeknight treat, these bars are easy to assemble and bake to golden perfection. They hold their shape well for packing in lunchboxes or serving at parties, offering a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that chocolate lovers will crave.
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour -- plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 3/4 cups Quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup Packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sunsweet Lighter Bake
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Fat-free caramel ice cream topping
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. 2
    Coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. 4
    Add Sunsweet Lighter Bake and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Stir with a fork or use your fingertips to mix until the mixture is evenly moist and resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. 6
    Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until distributed throughout the dough.
  7. 7
    Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. 8
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
  9. 9
    Remove from oven and immediately drizzle or swirl the fat-free caramel ice cream topping over the hot bars.
  10. 10
    Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 6182.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 173.0g267%
Saturated Fat 61.1g306%
Cholesterol 91.8mg31%
Sodium 5251.8mg219%
Total Carbohydrate 1018.8g340%
Dietary Fiber 69.1g277%
Sugars 403.9g
Protein 131.3g263%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, caramel, bars, oatmeal, dessert, baking, chips, brown sugar, easy, potluck, snack, homemade, sweet, comfort food, vegetarian
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