These Oreo and Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are an obvious attempt to make chocolate chip cookies even more decadent and delicious. Mission accomplished!
When I think of stuffing chocolate chip cookies with Oreos, I always think of my friend Jenny of the Picky Palate blog. Her most famous recipe is one in which she stuffs a homemade chocolate chip cookie dough with an Oreo and bakes it up into a delicious new cookie (yep, Jenny is the originator of that idea).
We’ve baked Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies at our house numerous times for many occasions. They are always a huge hit. Fun fact: I brought them to a school auction once and I sold two dozen of them for $50. They’re that good!
For this recipe, I figured I’d stick with Jenny’s chocolate-chip + Oreo theme, since it works so darn well. And since I am completely obsessed with caramel, I had to throw that in too.
How to Make Oreo and Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars:
So let’s make this treat! Pat 1/2 batch of the cookie dough into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. I spray my hands with nonstick spray and then go at it. Your hands won’t tend to stick to the dough if they’re a little greasy.
Place a layer of Double Stuff Oreos on top of the cookie dough. I guess you could use regular Oreos if you want. Double Stuff just makes double the creme!
Drizzle caramel on top (jarred caramel is fine).
Spoon little globs of the remaining cookie dough on top. No need to pack it down.
Bake it, and then sprinkle on a few more chocolate chips while it’s still warm. Then… let it COOL before cutting!
This is what happens if you absolutely MUST dig into Oreo and Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars before they have cooled. It’s an incredible gooey, messy dessert that you will not be able to stop eating (especially if you have the desire to drizzle more caramel on top). It’s just not very pretty.
But if you are patient and have the willpower to give these bars a proper amount of time for cooling, the sliced pieces will look more like this… nice and neat and easily hand-held for munching.
If you are looking for more desserts that use Oreos, you might like to try my No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bars or these Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Oreos. Oreo Brownies and Creamy Oreo Poke Cake are delicious choices too!
Oreo and Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Recipe Details
Ingredients
COOKIES:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- + a few more chocolate chips, for sprinkling on top
FILLING:
- 24 Double Stuff Oreos
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
PREPARE THE COOKIE DOUGH:
- Place the butter and sugars in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Beat well. Whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add to the butter mixture. Beat until everything is well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the chocolate chips.
ASSEMBLE THE BARS:
- Using half of the batch of cookie dough, place dollops into the prepared pan and press with greased hands to press and make an even layer in the bottom of the pan. (I spray my hands with nonstick spray for this part). Set the Oreos on top of the dough- four rows of 6. Drizzle caramel on top- about 1 cup- over and around the Oreos. Spoon small dollops of the remaining cookie dough on top. Don't worry if the dollops don't completely cover the Oreos/caramel. Just drop small bit of the cookie dough all over the tops of the cookies. The cookie dough will spread out as you bake it.
- Bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips onto the baked cookies, then set aside to cool completely, then cut into 32 bars.
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Notes
- *These are easiest to cut when they have chilled for a while. You'll be able to get nice, clean cuts when they're firmer, then they'll soften up a bit when they're at room temperature again.
These need 10 more stars these thangs are to die for they are the best!!!!
Hi
These look absolutely delicious. Would you mind telling me where you get the jarred caramel.
Thank you so much
Rose : )
Should be among the ice cream toppings at your market (near hot fudge).
Just tried these out and they turned out perfectly!! So tasty and all my guests loved them 🙂 so far, all of your recipes have been very successful for me. Thank you for the excellent guidance!
I really would like to make these for Thanksgiving. Is it possible to make the cookie dough part of the recipe a day or so prior to baking — and storing the cookie dough in the fridge until assembly & baking — or will that affect taste/texture? I ask because I really want to ensure this comes out for me exactly as good as yours looks in the pictures! Thanks in advance!
I have not tried to make the cookie dough ahead of time, but it generally hardens pretty good when refrigerated… so I’m not sure!
A must try. These look wonderful.
Will using store-bought dough work just as well?
I don’t use store-bought dough, so I’m afraid I cannot recommend.
I used a 30oz roll of Nestle’s Toll House Cookies. I brought the roll to room temperature and cut it in half. I baked it a little longer (maybe 3-5 minutes). I thought maybe the oats were needed to soak up the caramel sauce but I think the Oreos soaked up the sauce perfect! It turned out great! YUM!
I bake for a lot of chocolate-peanut butter lovers, so I modified this slightly:
-Peanut butter Oreos instead of regular ones
-A mix of chocolate and peanut butter chips instead of just chocolate chips
-Hot fudge sauce and creamy peanut butter (melted slightly) in place of the caramel sauce
Does it affect the taste a lot if i dont add the oats?
It won’t affect the taste, but it will definitely affect the recipe. The oats are needed for it to turn out as you see here!
I made this recipe last night to take with us to a New Year’s Eve party and I was a little surprised because the amount of dough that the recipe yielded was nowhere near enough for a 13×9 pan. I had to use a much smaller pan and ended up with only 24 cookies. How thin is the layer at the bottom? Maybe my mistake was using too much on the bottom, but I used half the dough like the recipe said.
Either way, these cookies are LETHAL! I posted pics up on Facebook and everyone is chomping at the bits for the recipe. I think I’ll keep this gem to myself though 🙂
Thanks,
Maya
The layer is rather thin on the bottom…
These look awesome!!
This is wonderful. Made it for work and it was gone before lunch, everyone wanted the recipe. I will make it many more times. Thanks!!!
Made it, loved it, great hit
I don’t have any caramel right now…Can I make it without it?
sure.
These cookies were delicious. They were an excellent treat. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
do u need oats?
Yes.
These are delicious and wayyyy to sweet for me, but my family loves them!!
A teammate of mine from my flag football league made a similar recipe to this. He still had the chocolate chip cookie base and oreo middle, but on top he put a fudge brownie layer instead of chocolate chip cookies. It was REDICULOUSLY good, so I’m sure this one’s a winner too!
Cookies stuffed bars are a great idea!
I really shouldn’t blog read before having breakfast. This is making me so hungry!
Can I use the refrigerated cookie dough? Would it make a difference? It just seems more easier.
Not sure- I don’t care for that stuff too much. This recipe makes just the right amount for what you’ll need for this recipe!
what could you substitute for the oats?
It would probably be best to just make a regular chocolate chip cookie bar recipe if you don’t wish to have oats in it. I’d try googling, “chocolate chip cookie bars” and find one that uses a 9×13-inch pan.
Made these for a party and EVERYONE loved them. Kept asking what the secret was because they were so addicting. So so good. Thanks for the recipe!
What a fun recipe, I want to have a bite!
want to have a piece! yum
So decadent! The caramel adds a warm welcome to this dessert!
So awesome!
I could seriously eat these until I get sick! They look amazing.
I have absolutely no idea how you got a picture of a cooled one, who could resist the gooey version??? 🙂 These look amazing and I’ll be aking them for the next party that signs me up desserts! Thanks to both you & Jenny for the inspiration!
Ooo I think they both look pretty actually…;) yes messy but still gooey and yum.. I’m just wondering; would there be anyone who has already called their kid Oreo?? 😉
Amazing way to celebrate Jenny’s baby shower!! I can see her creative creations in this recipe 🙂
OK…I can shut my mouth now! These look fabulous!
Seriously!?! YUM! Oreos are like duct tape 100’s of possibilities. This looks so rich, so sweet and sooooo good!
This looks absolutely sinful! And I love that the oreos are just hidden in there. What a pleasant surprise.
Haha got food, great shirt. And great cookie bars!
Lori!
This looks so good I don’t even know how to express myself!
The perfect dessert for JENNY!
I’d have to have this with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!
xo
Mmmm…these bars look crazy delicious! I’m a huge oreo fan too….I have to give these babies a try! 🙂
Incredible!! And so perfect for the Queen of Oreo’s! Whenever I need stuffed cookie inspiration she is my go to site 🙂
I would be one of those impatient bakers that will dig in immediately and probably make a good mess of this deliciousness AND burn my mouth!!! AWESOME RECIPE!
Lori, just the name of this recipe was almost too much for me! Congrats to Jenny and new baby boy. 🙂
Lori! My mouth is watering. These look incredible and would steal the spotlight at ANY baby shower – virtual or live. That caramel drizzle, melty chocolate chips, and chewy cookie dough… I love it all! Esp those surprise Oreos hidden inside. A recipe success, Lori!
Yum – these look AMAZING!!!! Totally “Jenny” too. 🙂 Love it!
Oh my gosh! I think I gained 5lbs just looking at the picture and you know what? I enjoyed every minute of it! 🙂 I have to make these for my Hubby to take to work!! I would be the best wife ever!!
Oh wow do these look amazing! I bet Jenny would adore them.
oh my goodness, these look amazing! and such a picky palate recipe too 🙂
You are evil. 😉
Lori, getting to meet you.. someone whom I’ve admired and been in awe of for a long time… well, it was wonderful.
You’re more than I imagined. You’re better.
You’re like these bars.. What lies beneath is a treat, a treasure and full of depth and wonderfulness.
I’m so happy to call you friend <3
Lori, sooooo happy you could join us to celebrate Jenny!! These cookie bars look so very tempting 🙂
These are perfect for Jenny!
These look so good, I can’t even believe it! What a lucky lady Jenny is! I am supposed to go to a potluck tomorrow and these are a major contender – they definitely might edge out one of the things I was planning to make.
Um, wow. I am really quite in awe of this new twist… I mean. I might have to spend the 10 minutes it takes to get my kids ready to go to the grocery store just to get some Oreo’s and caramel. Seriously. You really took it to an awesome level… I am so stinkin excited to make these!!!
What the what!? These bars are amazing, Lori! I need them in my life and in my belly!!
oh man does that look incredible!! and I vote to name the baby Oreo as well!!!
WOWZERS! These look amazing!
Amazing! How could Jenny not love them? You made the stuffed Oreo cookie idea even simpler and threw in caramel. Delish!
This looks divine! I will definitely be trying this!
Oh boy, these are so Jenny!! 🙂
These have Jenny’s name written all over them! looks sinful!
Those are mouthwatering. I love the ease of making this in a bar form.
Wow, just wow…I love this with caramel? Wow…I’m at a loss for words!
How gorgeous are these bars?! What a fabulous combo, love these Lori!! 🙂
oh my gosh! 2 please:)
Those look amazing! Totally something I would make and eat too many of before delivering to my co-workers. Thanks for all the yummy recipes and ideas!
How fun of you all to throw her a virtual shower! These look amazing and I think I’m going to try them for a bachelorette party this weekend. 🙂 Love your blog!
Utter decadence! Wow, that looks delicious!!
Oh gosh, Lori! You are an evil, evil genius!!! 😉
Love that picture of your son. Time DOES fly, doesn’t it?!? 🙁 I wish I could go back and do it all over again….minus the diapers.
I don’t think I’d be able to stop myself from digging in before this cools down, haha. Like the before cooled and after cooled pictures.
Now, that’s my kind of treat!
This is the perfect recipe of Jenny.
Wow, these look incredible…holy moley.
OMG — Does it get more delicious than this??? YUM!!
Lori this looks like an amazing dessert – wow, wish we were all at the shower together IRL so I could try just a piece of this. Don’t need a whole pan laying around 🙂
Whoa, talk about dangerous!!
I want to smear that tower o’ mess all over my face and life.
My mouth waters just looking at the pictures. Great way to celebrate Jenny’s new baby and perfect tribute considering her love of all things Oreo stuffed.
What a fun dessert! Perfect for Jenny:)
gahh… this looks amazing in all its gooey glory!
These look amazing, Lori!!
Haha!! Love all of these Oreo desserts today! You ladies are so sweet! Love you all! …..and this dessert, love everything about it!! xoxo Thanks Lori!!
Lori, these look so completely heavenly… Wishing I could pull some through the screen right now! xo
These look heavenly, Lori! And that photo of Brooks is precious!!!
Oh. My. Goodness! That my dear, is happiness on a plate. Congratulations Jenny!
Oh wow – that looks amazing. Got serious cravings for it now.
Yeah, I would dig in immediately!!! How cute is that picture of Brooks? They grow up too fast 🙁
What?! That gooey mess does look pretty! It looks perfect. Sure the cooled ones are easier to handle, but who cares when you could have gooey? These look amazing!
Jenny is one lucky girl! You all made such delicious looking things. 🙂
Looks AMAZING! 🙂