Chewy Caramel Oatmeal Bars (Carmelitas)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    16 bars

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chewy Caramel Oatmeal Bars (Carmelitas)

These chewy caramel oatmeal bars (Carmelitas) are super easy to make and make the perfect dessert treat for any holiday party. They are a delicious combination of oatmeal cookies, chewy caramel, and chocolate. 

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Ingredients

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  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (11 ounce) bag caramels unwrapped
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. Melt 10 tablespoons (3/4 cup) butter and add to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  3. Add in flour, oatmeal, brown sugar and baking soda. Mix until combined and crumbly.
  4. Add 3/4 of the oatmeal mixture to the prepared pan and press into the bottom of the pan.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes and once baked set aside.
  6. In a saucepan combine the caramels, remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and milk. Set over medium heat and heat until the caramel is melted and smooth.
  7. Pour the melted caramel mixture over the baked crust, top with chocolate chips, and sprinkle the leftover oatmeal mixture over top the chocolate chips.
  8. Add back to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  9. Let the bars cool completely and then cut into squares.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 110mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 251IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 110mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 251IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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