Carmelitas
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Carmelitas are soft oatmeal cookie bars with a delicious crust and topped with a chocolate and creamy caramel filling. Seriously the best cookie bars ever!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup butter unsalted, melted
For The Filling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 40 caramels soft
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350oF. Line an 8” square baking pan with baking parchment.
- Add the oats, flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, and sea salt to a large bowl and mix tocombine.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix very well until all the ingredients in the bowl are completelycoated with the butter.
- Tip two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to press it down.Use your fingers to press the mixture into an even layer with clean hands. The warmth fromyour hands will make the process easier.
- Put the pan into the oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the caramel by putting the soft caramels and heavy cream into a smallsaucepan set over low heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the caramels havemelted. Remove from the heat and reserve 2 tablespoons of the caramel sauce in aseparate bowl (you will use this for drizzling later). Set the caramel aside for now.
- When the base of the Carmelitas has had 10 minutes in the oven, take the pan out andsprinkle over the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
- Pour the caramel in an even layer over the top.
- Spoon the remaining oats and flour mixture on top, and press down gently.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the Carmelitas are a light goldenbrown.
- Remove from the oven and leave to set in the pan for an hour or so. Turn the Carmelitas outand use a sharp knife to cut into 12 equal squares.
- Drizzle over the reserved caramel and serve.
Notes
- If you don’t have an 8” square baking pan you can make these Carmelitas in a 9”x13” brownie pan however you will need to double the recipe. You can also use a 9” square pan but your Carmelitas will be slightly thinner and crispier. We wouldn’t recommend altering the recipe for a 9” pan.
- We used Werther’s soft baking caramels to make the caramel.Kraft soft caramels will also work well in this recipe. If you’re in the UK you can use a tin of Carnation Caramel and omit the heavy cream. Just add the caramel in a layer to the Carmelitas straight from the tin.
- You can use quick oats to make this recipe but since they are not as chunky as rolled oats the Carmelitas will not be as chewy.
- For an extra decadent dessert, warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. If left to cool overnight the caramel and chocolate will harden making the Carmelitas difficult to remove as a slab from the pan. We suggest turning them out while they are still slightly warm.
- If you have any leftovers and the caramel and chocolate harden you can warm them up in the microwave or oven for a few minutes until you see the center starting to soften.
- Storage: Carmelitas will last for at least 3 days stored at room temperature in an airtight container. To freeze add the Carmelitas to a zip lock bag with parchment paper in-between. They freeze well for up to one month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
524IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 524IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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