Dulce de Leche Bars
These Dulce de Leche Bars are a delicious treat! With a chewy oat crust and a creamy dulce de leche filling, they're perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Baking dish (9x9 inches or similar size)
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Parchment paper (optional, for easy removal)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup diced cold butter
- 1 can dulce de leche room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Add the diced cold butter to the dry mixture and cut it in until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of the crust mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining crust mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Spread the dulce de leche over the crust evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture evenly over the dulce de leche layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let cool in the dish for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares or bars.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Substitute coconut sugar for a caramel-like flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.