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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- Melt 10 tablespoons (3/4 cup) butter and add to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add in flour, oatmeal, brown sugar and baking soda. Mix until combined and crumbly.
- Add 3/4 of the oatmeal mixture to the prepared pan and press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes and once baked set aside.
- 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.
- Pour the melted caramel mixture over the baked crust, top with chocolate chips, and sprinkle the leftover oatmeal mixture over top the chocolate chips.
- Add back to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Let the bars cool completely and then cut into squares.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.