Well folks my kitchen is almost *almost* done. My hubby has been working hard to get everything done and has done an amazing job. It”s been less then two weeks and everything is nearly complete. There are only a couple of finishing touches that I want complete before I share the photos with you, so you”ll have to hold on to your shorts for a little while longer. Thankfully the kitchen is in working order and I was able to whip up some of these Caramel Cappuccino Walnut Bars in my brand new oven. Yay!

I haven”t had an oatmeal bar this good in a really long time. They”re intoxicating. I”m not a coffee drinker but I have always loved flavoured cappuccino”s, caramel being one of my favourites. The fact that these are fudgey like a brownie and taste of a Caramel Cappuccino (without the searing heat) definitely makes these a decadent snack. I think it would be amazing with a scoop of ice cream or even as an ice cream sandwich. And, it would pack perfectly for a Fathers Day picnic or barbecue.

What are some of your favourite oat bar recipes?

Caramel Cappuccino Walnut Bars

adapted from Better Home & Gardens

  • 3 cups rolled oats

  • 2 1/3 cups flour

  • 1.5 cups chopped walnuts, divided

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups brown sugar, packed

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

  • 3/4 cup caramel topping

  1. Mix together oats, flour, 1 cup walnuts, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  2. Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, instant coffee and vanilla until well blended.

  3. Stir in oat mixture until all is evenly moistened (it will be quite sticky).

  4. Remove 2 cup of the batter and set aside. Scrape the remaining batter into a greased 15×10 inch pan. Smooth and spread with a rubber spatula until level.

  5. Pour caramel topping over all and dollop remaining 2 cups of batter over top, flattening a bit as you go. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup walnuts.

  6. Bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes until edges are set and when a toothpick inserted in the centre produces fudgey crumbs.

Makes: 32 bars

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