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Caramel Crush Bars

Decadent Caramel Crush Bars That Will Wow Your Guests

Indulge in these Caramel Crush Bars that feature a crunchy oat crust and a gooey caramel layer, perfect for impressing your guests.
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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 ¼ cups Butter Replace with dairy-free butter for vegan option.
  • 2 cups Quick Oats Rolled oats can be used, expect slight texture change.
  • 1 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1 cups Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar works interchangeably.
For the Caramel Filling
  • ½ cups Milk Try almond or oat milk for dairy-free alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for the best taste.
  • Additional Add-ins Optional nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • baking pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt 1 ¼ cups of butter in a saucepan over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Combine melted butter with 2 cups of quick oats, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1 cup of brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, mixing until crumbly.
  3. Press ⅔ of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake at 325°F for about 10 minutes.
  4. Melt ¼ cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then stir in 1 cup of brown sugar for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Whisk in ½ cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the caramel mixture andcontinue stirring for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Pour the caramel filling over the cooled crust and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
  7. Bake the assembled bars at 300°F for an additional 20 minutes.
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for approximately 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Stir continuously while making caramel to avoid burning. Line and grease the pan for easy removal. Customize the add-ins while maintaining balance for the caramel flavor.

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