Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of these heavenly Carmelitas, a delightful treat that combines gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and wholesome oats in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to mix with caramel if thin)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
- Mix Crust: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt to form a crumbly dough.
- Layer and Bake: Press half of the oat mixture into the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Mix flour into caramel if needed.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over crust, then pour caramel sauce on top. Crumble remaining oat mixture over and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool, refrigerate for 1–2 hours, then slice into bars.
Notes
- Use thick, high-quality caramel sauce for best results.
- Bars have a rich, chewy texture with a gooey center, perfect for freezing or making ahead for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
