Carmelita Bars
User Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
24 bars
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Carmelita Bars
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Sweet, buttery and creamy caramel with melty chocolate sandwiched between two layers of oat cookie bar, these carmelita bars are indulgent and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ¾ cup butter 12 tablespoons
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 30 pieces soft caramels like Kraft caramels
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
Make And Bake The Bottom Oat Layer
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt to make an oat crumb mixture. Keep mixing until all the flour is fully mixed in and not dry in the bowl.
- Place half of the oat crumb mixture in the bottom of the 9 x 13 inch pan evenly Bake for 10 minutes until it just begins to turn golden brown.
Make The Caramel Sauce
- Unwrap the soft caramels and place in a large bowl that is microwave safe with the heavy cream. Microwave caramels for one minute, then stir well. Continue microwaving in 30 second intervals and stirring in between until the caramel sauce is smooth. This process will take about three minutes total.
Layer The Bars
- Sprinkle all chocolate chips in an even layer across the oat mixture.
- Pour melted caramel over the chocolate chips evenly while still warm, and then sprinkle on remaining oat crumb mixture evenly across the bars.
Bake The Bars
- Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is starting to turn golden brown and caramel is bubbling on the sides. Allow the bars to cool completly, then slice and serve!
Notes
- Note- If your sauce becomes too thick, add a little more heavy cream a little at a time.
- You can butter or oil the pan you are using but the bars may stick to the pan. The caramel especially can become very sticky. I recommend using parchment paper so it releases easily once cooled. Baking spray like Wiltojns or Bakers Joy is also a great option if you have it.
- Salted butter is fine in this recipe. If using unsalted butter add an extra 1/4 teaspoon to the mixture.
- Half and half can be substituted for heavy cream in this recipe. Milk that is whole or at least 2% can also be substituted in a pinch, but the caramel will have a much less rich flavor. I do not recommend using milk that isn't at least 2% or using a dairy-free alternative in this recipe without making the caramel dairy-free from scratch. See further up the post for more information.
- These bars are very gooey if you try to slice them while they are warm they won't hold their shape. Let them cool completely and even refrigerate them for a little while after they have cooled will help them hold a bar shape. Don't put the bars into the fridge until the pan is cool enough to hold with your hands.
- Unwrap the caramel squares and place them in the top pot of a double boiler. Add the heavy cream to the pot.
- Fill the bottom pot of the double boiler with a shallow layer of water that is at least one inch deep
- Put the top pot over the bottom and place on a burner over medium heat.
- Melt the caramels, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. A smooth and creamy sauce will form after about 5-7 minutes of stirring.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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