Description
Indulge in the rich and gooey goodness of Carmelitas, a delightful dessert treat that combines the flavors of caramel and chocolate in every bite. These oatmeal caramel bars are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Crust and Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to mix with caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Create the Crust: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter. Press half into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix caramel sauce with flour. Layer chocolate chips over the crust, pour caramel mixture, and crumble remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Cool, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- For a salted version, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the caramel layer.
- These bars are rich, so small squares are recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
