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Snickerdoodle Caramelita Bars
5 from 18 votes

Snickerdoodle Caramelita Bars

Snickerdoodle Caramelita Bars layer a spiced oat and flour crumble with white chocolate chips and caramel sauce for a chewy, sweet treat. The topping of cinnamon sugar before and after baking adds a crisp, flavorful finish, while the chilling period firms up the bars for easy slicing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups instant oats quick cook
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar loosely packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon McCormick ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar plus more for sprinkling, McCormick

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir in the melted butter until a crumbly dough forms. 
  3. Press half of the dough into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes. 
  4. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips immediately. Drizzle on the caramel sauce. Sprinkle the remaining crumble on top. Sprinkle on the Cinnamon Sugar. Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Remove and sprinkle on a bit more Cinnamon Sugar. Let sit for 4 to 6 hours before slicing. I love to stick these in the fridge and slice! 

Notes

  • Salted maple caramel sauce can be used to add a nuanced sweet and salty flavor.
  • Allow bars to sit for 4 to 6 hours or refrigerate before slicing to achieve clean cuts.
  • Quick-cook oats contribute a tender oat texture that blends well into the crumble base.