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Indulgent caramel crush bars with rich layers of caramel and chocolate

Indulgent Caramel Crush Bars

These delicious bars combine a buttery oat crust with a creamy caramel filling, creating a comforting dessert that's easy to prepare and clean up.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Oat Crust
  • 1.25 cups butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups quick oats
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar
For the Caramel Filling
  • 0.25 cups butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix 1.25 cups melted butter, 1.5 cups oats, 2.25 cups flour, and 1.5 cups brown sugar until crumbly.
  3. Press half of this mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, mix 0.25 cups melted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 0.25 cups milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth.
  5. Pour this mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
  6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top.
  7. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting for the best shape. Serve warm or with ice cream for a delightful treat.