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Indulgent Caramel Crush Bars

Indulgent Caramel Crush Bars That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulgent Caramel Crush Bars feature gooey caramel and crunchy oats, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups quick oats ensure moisture-free
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
For the Caramel Filling
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to thicken
For the Topping
  • 1 cup reserved crust mixture

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 1 1/4 cups of butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds until liquefied.
  2. Combine the melted butter with 2 cups of quick oats, 1 cup of flour, and 1 cup of brown sugar in a bowl until crumbly.
  3. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter and stir in 1 cup of brown sugar until smooth.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of flour slowly, stirring to thicken.
  7. Simmer the caramel mixture for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  8. Pour the warm caramel over the cooled crust.
  9. Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture over the caramel layer.
  10. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 20 minutes.
  11. Cool completely, then slice into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure to grease the baking pan and consider lining it with parchment paper for easy removal. Avoid overmixing crust ingredients to keep a crumbly texture.

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