Ingredients
– 11 ounces caramels – melted into a smooth layer for gooey caramel flavor
– 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk – helps create a thick, creamy caramel filling
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter – adds richness and helps the caramel melt smoothly
– 2 cups all purpose flour – provides structure for the bars
– 1 cup old fashioned oats – adds chew and a classic cookie texture
– 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder – helps the dough bake up nicely
– 1 teaspoon salt – balances sweetness and boosts flavor
– 12 tablespoons unsalted butter – base fat for a rich, tender dough
– ½ cup creamy peanut butter (not natural) – keeps the peanut flavor smooth and evenly mixed
– 2 cups light brown sugar – adds moisture and a caramel-like depth
– 2 large eggs (room temperature) – binds the dough and improves bake texture
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract – rounds out sweetness with warm flavor
– 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips – melts into pockets of chocolate
– 1 cup peanut butter chips – extra peanut flavor in every forkful
– 1 cup toffee bits – adds buttery crunch and toffee sweetness
Instructions
1-First Step: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2-Second Step: Unwrap the caramels. Combine the caramels, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
3-Third Step: Melt the caramel mixture until smooth, stirring occasionally. Set it aside so it stays pourable but not scorching.
4-Fourth Step: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, old fashioned oats, baking powder, and salt.
5-Fifth Step: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, creamy peanut butter, and light brown sugar until the mixture looks lighter and smoother.
6-Sixth Step: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
7-Seventh Step: Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix, or the bars can get tough.
8-Eighth Step: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and toffee bits.
9-Ninth Step: Spread two-thirds of the dough on the bottom of the baking pan. Press it out evenly for clean slices later.
10-Tenth Step: Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the dough.
11-Eleventh Step: Drop the remaining dough by teaspoons on top of the caramel. No need for uniformity, but try to cover the surface.
12-Twelve Step: Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set.
13-Final Step: Let bars cool completely before cutting. This prevents the caramel from running and helps the texture set.
Last Step:
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📋 Line the pan with parchment for effortless removal and no-stick cleanup.
👆 Press dough layers evenly with lightly greased hands or a spoon for uniform bars.
🧊 Cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts and gooey caramel hold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 446
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg