Description
Indulge in these decadent Carmelita Cookies that combine the rich flavors of caramel, chocolate, and oats in every bite. These bars are a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Oat Mixture:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the Oat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Press the Base: Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over the crust, then drizzle caramel sauce. Crumble the rest of the oat mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For easier cutting, refrigerate bars for about an hour after cooling.
- You can use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
- Enhance with a pinch of sea salt for a salted caramel variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
