Caramel Oat Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Bars
Indulge in the delightful Caramel Oat Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Bars, a perfect fusion of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, hearty oats, and generous chocolate chunks. These bars are an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy night in. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or let them cool and cut into neat squares for easy sharing. Their unique combination of textures and flavors will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 14 tablespoons salted butter (cold, cut into tablespoon-size pieces)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks (dark, milk, or semisweet)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9X13-inch pan with foil and grease it.
- In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar; pulse in cold butter until clumps form.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until golden brown; stir in sugars and salt.
- Off heat, whisk in eggs and vanilla; mix in oats and chocolate chunks.
- Spread filling over crust and bake for another 20 minutes until set.
- Cool slightly before serving warm or let cool completely to slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Substitute gluten-free flour if needed. Experiment with various chocolate types or add nuts for extra crunch.