Enjoy these indulgent bars with layers of chocolate, caramel, and pecans, all nestled in a buttery, crumbly base. A perfect sweet treat.
# What you'll need:
→ Crust & Topping
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
→ Filling
08 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
09 - 1 cup chopped pecans
→ Caramel Layer
10 - 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, and baking soda. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
03 - Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust layer.
04 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
05 - While the crust bakes, combine the caramel sauce and heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and well combined, then remove from heat.
06 - Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the warm crust, followed by the chopped pecans.
07 - Pour the warm caramel sauce evenly over the chocolate chips and pecans, ensuring complete coverage.
08 - Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the caramel layer.
09 - Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the topping becomes golden brown and bubbly.
10 - Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. Once fully cooled, cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife.
