Vacuum Bars

Indulge in the irresistible layers of sweet, buttery perfection with these Vacuum Bars—a decadent treat that combines a crumbly oatmeal crust, gooey caramel center, and a melty chocolate chip finish. Perfectly balanced with the rich flavors of brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of vanilla, these bars bake up golden and satisfying in just under 30 minutes. Featuring pantry staples like quick oats, caramel candies, and mini chocolate chips, they’re as easy to whip up as they are to devour. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert or a comfort-filled snack, Vacuum Bars are sure to become your go-to favorite. Serve them at parties, bake sales, or simply savor a square with your afternoon coffee!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups quick oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup caramel candies
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the flour, quick oats, baking soda, and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly, coarse dough.

Step 4

Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even crust.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and caramel candies. Stir constantly until the candies are melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the caramel layer for a crumbly topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the mini chocolate chips over the hot bars. Let the chocolate melt slightly, then spread gently if desired.

Step 11

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1487.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4893.0

Total Fat 183.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 418.7mg	0%
Sodium 3522.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 775.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 545.3g
Protein 65.3g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 1930.6mg	0%
Iron 28.7mg	0%
Potassium 2497.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.0%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 61.8%