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Golden brown Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie Bars sliced into squares showing the gooey caramel layer
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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Cookie Bars

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 345kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 2 cups old -fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup thick salted caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and slightly lightened in color.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until a thick dough forms.
  • Press half of the oat dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
  • Bake the bottom layer for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the warm base, then pour the caramel sauce evenly over the chips.
  • Crumble the remaining dough in small pieces over the caramel layer, pressing down very lightly to anchor.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the top.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours to let the caramel set before slicing into 16 squares.