Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe

Name: Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Tablespoons Butter, Softened; 1/3 cups Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar Substitute; 2 Tablespoons Non-fat Plain Yogurt; 1 Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Of All-purpose Or Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, Divided; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1-3/4 cup Quick (not Instant) Oats, Divided; 1/2 cups Apples, Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Reduced-calorie Caramel Topping

Servings: persons

5 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
1/3 cups Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar Substitute
2 Tablespoons Non-fat Plain Yogurt
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Of All-purpose Or Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, Divided
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
3/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
1-3/4 cup Quick (not Instant) Oats, Divided
1/2 cups Apples, Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Reduced-calorie Caramel Topping

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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set the dish aside.
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2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars on medium speed. Add in yogurt, egg, and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
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3. In a small bowl, stir together 3/4 cup flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add this into the creamed butter mixture. Beat until well-combined. Stir in 1 1/2 cups oats.
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4. Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and remove it from the oven.
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5. Sprinkle apples over the crust. Combine caramel topping and remaining 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl. Spread caramel over the top of the apples. Stir remaining 1/4 cup oats into the remaining dough and spread this over the top of the the apples.
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6. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Do not over bake. When done, remove dish from the oven and allow bars to cool in the dish for 30 minutes. Place the dish in the refrigerator and cool for 1 hour before cutting into squares.
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7. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Tablespoons Butter, Softened, 1/3 cups Brown Sugar, 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar Substitute, 2 Tablespoons Non-fat Plain Yogurt, and more.

Yes, Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookie Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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