✅ Ingredients
Crust Layer
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Caramel Layer
- 1 package (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Topping
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
🎯 Instructions
- Preheat and prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan. - Crust magic
Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and softened butter until crumbly.
Press 2/3 of the mixture into the baking dish.
Bake 10 minutes. - Caramel lullaby
In a saucepan, melt caramels, condensed milk, and 1/2 cup butter over low heat, stirring until smooth and dreamy. - Layer love
Pour caramel evenly over the warm crust.
Sprinkle half the pecans. - Chocolate blanket
Scatter chocolate chips or chocolate squares across the top.
Sprinkle remaining crust mixture and pecans. - Bake again
Return to oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. - Cool with patience
Allow to cool completely so the caramel sets (refrigerate if you must).
Slice into bars and prepare for applause.
🌰 Tips for Extra Glory
- Use dark chocolate for a richer bite
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a salted-caramel twist
- Swap pecans for walnuts if desired