I’m on a bar-making kick lately. Here’s another one for you guys this week: Caramel & Pecan Chocolita Bars. I so wish these were my very own recipe.
But they’re not. What they are—one of the best d@mn bars, ev-vah!
Want to know why? Yes, of course you do, here you go: think oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, stuffed with caramel and rippled with toasted pecans.
Hit the jump here to Better Homes and Gardens, Delish Dish blog, for tips for success and suggestions to make this your own.
Caramel & Pecan Chocolita Bars
Yield:
Makes one 9x13x2 pan
Ingredients
Original recipe source here. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups old fashion oats (the original recipe uses quick-cooking rolled oats) 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, melted 1 14 ounce package vanilla caramels, unwrapped 1/3 cup milk 2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces 1 cup milk chocolate pieces 2 cups pecans, chopped (original recipe uses 1 cup)
- Original recipe source here.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups old fashion oats (the original recipe uses quick-cooking rolled oats)
(the original recipe uses quick-cooking rolled oats)
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 14 ounce package vanilla caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 cup milk chocolate pieces
- 2 cups pecans, chopped (original recipe uses 1 cup)
Instructions
Preparation: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Grease foil; set aside (or use parchment paper to avoid this step).
- For the remainder of the instructions click here.
Belinda@themoonblushbaker says
Argh! seriously drop dead gorgeous granola bars. The combination of oats, fruits and chocolate must be a great alternative to cookies and milk.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I love making bars too. Way more than any other thing because they’re so much faster to make than cookies, pies, etc. These have great texture that I’d love! pinned
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
These are seriously the prettiest bars my eyes have ever peeped! Gorgeous photos and the bars themselves sound like flavour town central! Pinned!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I love the look of these – so much chocolate goodness!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking says
I could definitely use some of these bars in my life!
Alexandra @ Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker says
Dang, these bars are looking and sounding SO good! Caramel can hop into my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies anytime! Gorgeous photos too, as always!
Jennifer | Bake or Break says
Caramel, pecans, chocolate… three of my favorite things! Yum!
Jenny Flake says
Simply beautiful Naomi!! xo
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Pin it! Looks very delicious!
Gaby says
These bars sound beyond amazing! Plus chocolita is fun to say!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
These bars sound amazing! Love the photos!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Yes please to the caramel, pecan & chocolate trifecta!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Oh yum! Love the looks of these! And the pictures? Fabulous! Swoon!
Tieghan says
Perfection in a bar! These are beautiful and I can only imagine insanely delicious!
Melissa Cowan says
They looked so good I couldnt not make them, in the oven now. The photography on this post is stunning and clearly served its purpose as it got me into the kithen. mmmm if you could smell what I can right now! thanks!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I need these bars, like right about now.
whilehewasout says
These bars look awesome! Would be perfect for a instant energy kick for a day out on the mountain!
Paula – bell’alimento says
These chocolita bars look amazing!
Sommer @ASpicyPerspective says
Oh, these look amazing! I love the oats in this recipe too. I think my kids would love these!