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Carmelita Recipe
With ooey gooey caramel and an oatmeal cookie base, this easy Carmelitas recipe is just what you need for an afternoon pick me up!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cookie Base:
- 3/4 cup salted butter melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 whole egg lightly beaten
Filling:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 35 caramel candies unwrapped
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon, combine all of the cookie base ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Press half of the cookie mixture into the prepared baking dish with your hands or a spatula. Bake for 12 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the caramel sauce by adding the unwrapped caramel candies and heavy whipping cream to a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval for up to 2-4 minutes depending on your microwave. Caramel sauce should be smooth. Alternatively, you could heat caramels and heavy cream in a saucepan on medium-low heat. Stirring continuously until smooth.
- After 12 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips on the hot cookie base. Then top the chocolate chips with the caramel sauce.
- Crumble the remaining cookie crust on top.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the center is bubbly.
- Place the pan on a cooling rack and let the bars cool completely- this can take several hours. You can also place the cooled pan in the refrigerator to speed up the process. You want to be sure the caramel in the center is cooled otherwise it can burn when cutting into bars.
- Once cooled, cut into bars with a sharp knife and enjoy!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.