Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Granola Bars

February 22, 2018

Homemade granola bars made with caramel and hot chocolate mix for a fun new breakfast treat.

3/4 cup butter ( softened )
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups quick oats
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup powdered hot chocolate mix
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
1 cup caramel baking bits
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening ( divided )
1/4 cup miniature marshmallow bits
coarse ground sea salt

Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt and beat again. Stir together the oats, flour, hot chocolate mix, and cocoa powder. Slowly add to the butter mixture until everything...
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Nutritions

Calories
323

Sodium
212mg
8% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
48g
16% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV