Caramel Oat Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Bars
Indulge in the delightful layers of Caramel Oat Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Bars, where buttery shortbread meets a luscious caramel and chocolate filling. These bars are not just a dessert; they’re an experience! Perfect for gatherings, lunch boxes, or cozy nights at home, their rich flavors and satisfying textures make them irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 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)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9X13-inch baking pan.
- In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar; add cold butter and pulse until clumps form.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- For the filling, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in sugars and salt until thickened, then whisk in eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in oats and chocolate chunks; pour over the baked crust.
- Bake again for another 20 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg