Chocolate and Caramel Bars
These Chocolate and Caramel Bars feature four layers of intense flavor that you'll be craving day and night! An oatmeal cookie crust is topped with rich caramel, fudgy brownie and ganache frosting. Pure heaven for chocolate lovers!
Servings 36 brownies
Calories 330kcal
Ingredients
Oatmeal Layer
- 1 2/3 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Caramel Layer
- 11 oz caramels 1 bag
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tbsp butter
Brownie Layer
- 19.5 oz brownie mix 1 box
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Ganache Frosting
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Oatmeal Layer
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Combine oats, flour, brown sugar and baking soda in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter with a fork.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
Caramel Layer
- Unwrap caramels and place in a small saucepan with butter and sweetened condensed milk.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels have fully melted and the mixture is nice and smooth.
- Let the oatmeal crust cool for 5 minutes before pouring the slightly cooled caramel mixture on top.
- Let sit for 10 minutes.
Brownie Layer
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Gently spoon over the top of the cooled caramel layer.
- Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted about 2 inches from the edge comes out mostly clean.
- Let brownies cool completely.
Ganache Frosting
- Combine chocolate chips and whipping cream in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate has melted and cream is completely combined.
- Pour over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until frosting has set up completely. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container. I like to keep mine refrigerated but it's not necessary.
Notes
Storage Information
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container at room temp, preferably in a cool spot, for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: For longer freshness or firmer bars (especially helpful for clean slicing), keep them in the fridge. They’ll last up to a week.
- Freezer: Want to save some for later? These bars freeze great! Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temp before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
