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Carmelitas

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Carmelitas are rich, gooey cookie bars made with layers of buttery oats, melted chocolate, and creamy caramel. They’re super easy to make and taste like a cross between an oatmeal cookie and a candy bar. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, or just when you’re craving something sweet and indulgent!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (11 oz) bag caramel bits or 30 soft caramels, unwrapped

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease well.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

  3. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. The mixture will be thick and crumbly.

  4. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.

  5. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.

  6. While the crust bakes, melt caramels and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

  7. After the crust has baked, sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot crust. Pour the caramel mixture on top and spread gently.

  8. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the caramel layer.

  9. Return to the oven and bake for another 15–18 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly.

  10. Let cool completely (at least 2 hours) before cutting into bars—cooling helps the caramel set.

 

Notes

  • For thicker bars, you can double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan.

  • Add chopped pecans or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra texture and flavor.

 

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.

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