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The Best Carmelitas Recipe

The Best Carmelitas Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent and rich flavors of these irresistible Carmelitas, a delightful layered dessert featuring a buttery oat crust, gooey caramel, and chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening caramel, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Mix the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly and fully moistened.
  3. Prepare the base: Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Thicken the caramel: If using homemade or thin caramel sauce, whisk in the 2 tablespoons of flour to thicken.
  5. Layer and bake: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm crust, drizzle caramel sauce on top, and crumble the remaining oat mixture over it. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool and serve: Cool in the pan, refrigerate for 1–2 hours, then slice into bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a nutty twist, add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts between the chocolate and caramel layers.
  • These bars freeze well—wrap individually and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

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