Carmelita Bars

These Carmelita Bars are sweet, gooey bars that are packed with layers of rich caramel, melted chocolate, and a buttery, crumbly oat topping that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings Servings

Calories 450kcal

Equipment

8x8 baking dish
large mixing bowl
small bowl

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 cup oats
¼ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped pecans

Caramel

8 ounces caramels unwrapped
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, butter and vanilla until well combined.
Divide the mixture in half and press half into the bottom of the baking pan in an even layer.
Place in the oven and bake the bottom layer for 10 minutes.
Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the crust when it comes out of the oven.
In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the caramels and the heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
Add in the vanilla and whisk. Pour over the top of the melted chocolate chips.
Add the pecans to the remaining crust mixture and sprinkle it over the top of the caramel.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
Remove and let cool before slicing into bars.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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