Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Oatmeal Caramel Bars

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And the caramel overflowith…ok I had left overs! Plus I had oats, sugar, butter and chocolate!


It’s also the second day of summer break and baking in the oven is my break away from the girls. I love them but it’s going to be a LONG summer. So I put together another treat I’m going to pawn off on the neighbours…it is bathing suit season after all :)


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Oatmeal Caramel Bars



  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white corn syrup
  • caramel sauce
  • 2 4oz bars 60% cocoa chocolate
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter


  1. Combine oats, sugar, butter and corn syrup. Form into pan (7x11) and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Melt chocolate and peanut butter in double boiler.
  3. Pour caramel sauce over baked oats, then pour melted chocolate sauce.
  4. Place in fridge, when set cut into bars.

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I wasn’t sure how it would all come together but can I say, DAMN! Two squares later and a big glass of milk. The oats are chewy and the caramel give it another dimension of chewiness. And then there is the chocolate/peanut butter sauce that hardens to give it the 3rd dimension! OH SO GOOD!


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Thanks for looking!



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14 comments:

  1. Two Minute TakesJune 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    What will power you have. There's no way I could stop at just having two of these!

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  2. SweetThingsTOJune 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    yum - you definitely need to wash that sweetness down with the milk!

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  3. Self SagacityJune 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Scrumptious! Too good looking to eat, I am drooling.

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  4. Vivienne @ the V SpotJune 16, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Those look delish! here from Frugal Girls.

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  5. JulieJune 16, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Wow, can't wait to try it! (found you at Paisley Passions)

    The Farm Girl
    www.thefarmgirlrecipes.blogspot.com

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  6. JillJune 17, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Mmmm.. these look delicious! I'm following you from Life and Times Blog Hop.

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  7. ConcettaJune 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I discovered your blog from April @ Feed Me Tweet Me - I am following you now! These look yummy - I know my family would enjoy these!
    Have a great weekend!
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    Concetta

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  8. Miz HelenJune 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    What a great treat. your Oatmeal Caramel Bars look awesome, we are really going to enjoy them. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you next week!
    Miz Helen

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  9. Allison @ Alli 'n SonJune 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Ohhhhh, yum! Chocolate, peanut butter and oats, you can't go wrong with that.

    Thanks for linking up with Sweet Tooth Friday!

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  10. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    What size pan? What size chocolate bars?

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  11. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Those look delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. April @ The 21st Century HousewifeJune 22, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Oh my goodness, what a lovely combination of ingredients. And as usual, your yummy photographs are making my mouth water! Thank you for sharing these gorgeous bars with Let's Do Brunch.

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  13. Miz HelenJune 23, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Congratulations Karen!
    You are featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! Thanks for the great post! You are welcome to pick up your Red Plate.
    Miz Helen

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  14. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Looks yummy! How much caramel sauce should we use?

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