Carmelitas
Delicious Carmelitas are a rich blend of buttery oatmeal, gooey caramel, and chocolate chips, perfect for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
For the base
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted for the base.
- 1 cup brown sugar Adds sweetness and depth.
- 1 cup rolled oats Provides chewy texture.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Binds ingredients together.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps the bars rise.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor.
For the filling
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or to preference.
- 1 cup caramel sauce Pre-made or homemade.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter.
- Once melted, add in the brown sugar and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Baking
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust, and drizzle the caramel sauce on top.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the caramel layer.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until golden.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
For a richer caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light. Letting the bars cool makes slicing easier. Consider adding nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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