CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE OAT BARS

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This recipe was adapted from recipe#124395 posted on this site (one of my all-time favorite bars!). These bars have a delicious chocolate-caramel filling, they are THE BEST!! the oat crust/topping bakes out tender and light.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 bars (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 large egg
1 cup smucker's caramel ice cream topping (use one 12.25-ounce jar)
3 tablespoons flour
1 (16 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • For the crust; in a large bowl mix together the cake mix with oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice and egg until well blended; add to the oat mixture, using clean hands combine the ingredients until mixture barely holds together.
  • Sprinkle two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the pan; pat down with hands to spread evenly.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle the partially baked crust with chocolate chips then nuts.
  • For the filling; in a bowl combine combine the caramel topping with 3 tablespoons flour; blend well, then drizzle over the chocolate and nuts.
  • Sprinkle with remaining oat topping, then gently press the oat mixture down slightly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned).
  • Let stand to cool enough to refrigerate, then chill.
  • Slice into squares or bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 315, Carbohydrate 79.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 42.8, Protein 6.1

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