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October 21, 2013 By Emily 3 Comments

Caramel Apple Cookie Bars

Filed Under: cookie bar, dessert, snack Tagged With: apple, bars, caramel, chocolate chips, oat, pecans, pretzel, treat

These rich, cookie bars have a delicious layer of oatmeal cookie topped with caramel, apples, chocolate chips, pretzel pieces and pecans.
It Bakes Me Happy: Caramel Apple Cookie Bars
I love caramel apples and to me Fall always makes me crave a good caramel apple. Lately there have been some really amazing caramel apples popping up all over some of my favorite blogs! Which has only further fueled my cravings for one. Of course everyone knows that eating a caramel apple is pretty messy. So I wanted to create a new way to enjoy this seasonal classic, today I introduce you to my newest obsession – caramel apple cookie bars.

A delicious layer of oatmeal cookie is topped with caramel, apples, chocolate chips, pretzel pieces and pecans. These rich, cookie bars are a real indulgence that you’re going to love. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent ending to any meal, enjoy and happy baking!

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Caramel Apple Cookie Bars

Prep 10 mins

Cook 25 mins

Total 35 mins

Author Emily

Yield 12 bars

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 1/3 c brown sugar
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 egg, extra large
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 c oats
  • 1 1/4 c flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Toppings:
  • 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 11 oz bag caramels
  • 2 Tbs milk
  • 1/2 c pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 c pretzels, chopped
  • 1/2 c mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F and line an 8"x8" baking pan with foil, grease well.
  2. In the bowl of your stand mixer cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  4. Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until it just comes together.
  6. Press the cookie dough into the baking pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
  7. In a microwave safe bowl melt the caramels and milk for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute.
  8. Pour half of the caramel sauce evenly over the cookie layer and top with the apple slices.
  9. Sprinkle on the pecans, pretzels and chocolate chips.
  10. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce evenly over the toppings and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
  11. Cool completely, slice and serve.

Courses dessert

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bar

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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