Why not try this fun Christmas Caramel Bars Recipe for a twist on the usual Christmas cookies? This Christmas dessert bar is so fun and your guests will love the addition of caramel to classic Christmas treats!
Christmas Caramel Bars Recipe
Christmas is almost here and it's time for that almost-last-minute scramble to put together the rest of our holiday menu planning recipes, and start wrapping gifts - and baking up sweet treats like this M&M Caramel Treat!
I have always loved cookie bars, there's just something about a big chewy cookie in a square shape - it makes me feel like I am totally okay just eating "one cookie" but I still get more than I would with a regular cookie.
Hey, don't judge, I make no attempts to hide my sweet tooth!
This Christmas Caramel Bars Recipe is perfect for Christmas gatherings, but you can also switch it up and just use red and pink M&Ms and make it a Valentine's Day treat too!
Are you looking for other Christmas Treat recipes to serve like my M&M Caramel Treat?
Check out these super delicious Christmas Treat Recipes that I have shared over the years, like our Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe!
- Pumpkin Poke Cake
- Christmas Vegan Cookies
- Mocha Crinkle Cookies Recipe
- Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish
How to make Christmas Caramel Bars
Here are the ingredients you need to gather to get started making this Christmas Caramel Bars Recipe:
Keep in mind, all of the ingredient amounts you’ll need are in the printable recipe card below.
- 11 oz package wrapped caramel squares unwrapped
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk 5-⅓ ounce can
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, peanuts
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini m&ms or 1-½ cup plain m&ms
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How to Make this Christmas Caramel Bars Recipe
Instructions for making this Christmas Caramel Bars Recipe
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl met butter. Stir until completely dissolved. Add brown sugar, nuts, cooking oats, flour, baking soda and salt and mix well.
Reserve 1 cup and set aside. Press remaining crust into the bottom of the prepared pan. Press firmly and bake for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan melt caramels and evaporated milk. Cook over low heat and watch carefully. Stirring constantly. When melted, remove from heat.
Remove crust from oven. Sprinkle with half of m&ms and pour caramel on top. Sprinkle reserved cup of crumb crust on top and remaining candies.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly and refrigerate.
Cut into bars.
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Christmas Caramel Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 11 oz package wrapped caramel squares unwrapped
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk 5-⅓ ounce can
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, peanuts
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini m&ms or 1-½ cup plain m&ms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl met butter. Stir until completely dissolved. Add brown sugar, nuts, cooking oats, flour, baking soda and salt and mix well.
- Reserve 1 cup and set aside. Press remaining crust into the bottom of the prepared pan. Press firmly and bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan melt caramels and evaporated milk. Cook over low heat and watch carefully. Stirring constantly. When melted, remove from heat.
- Remove crust from oven. Sprinkle with half of m&ms and pour caramel on top. Sprinkle reserved cup of crumb crust on top and remaining candies.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly and refrigerate.
- Cut into bars.
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