Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel (Print Version)

No-bake cookies layered with caramel, chocolate, and oats for a simple yet decadent bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned oats

→ Peanut Butter

02 - 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter

→ Dairy

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 60 ml whole milk

→ Sweeteners

05 - 100 g brown sugar
06 - 1 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade

→ Flavorings

07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Chocolate

08 - 1 cup chocolate chips, melted

→ Garnish

09 - Sea salt, optional, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, and whole milk. Stir gently until the butter has fully melted and the mixture begins to bubble. Once the brown sugar has dissolved, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and blended. Gradually add oats, mixing thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated and the mixture holds when pressed.
02 - Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion the oat mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten each portion gently into a circular cookie shape and create a shallow indentation in the center of each with the back of a spoon.
03 - Spoon approximately one teaspoon of caramel sauce into each cookie’s center indentation, ensuring each is generously filled to form the caramel core.
04 - Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second intervals, stirring between bursts until smooth. Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle over the cookies in sweeping lines for an even coating.
05 - Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill the cookies for at least 30 minutes, allowing both the caramel and chocolate to set, enhancing the finished texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make with no oven needed
  • Uses common pantry ingredients
  • Perfect balance of salty sweet and chewy textures
  • Ideal for making ahead or sharing at parties
02 -
  • No baking required
  • Best made ahead for parties or gatherings
  • Can be made gluten free with certified oats
03 -
  • Warm the caramel sauce slightly before spooning so it spreads easily
  • Let the cookies chill long enough for the best texture and clean slicing
  • Use parchment paper for shaping and transferring so cookies do not stick

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