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Easy Carmelitas

So delicious - these Carmelitas have gooey caramel and chocolate pressed between two oatmeal layers. You won’t believe how easy they are, either!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 36 bars
Calories: 2016 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
Filling:
  • 12.25 oz jar caramel ice cream topping
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, baking soda and salt. Mix at low speed until the mixture is crumbly.
  4. Reserve 3 cups of the crust mixture. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  5. While the crust is baking, combine the caramel and flour and stir until smooth.
  6. Remove the crust from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Drizzle evenly with the caramel mixture. Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and baking for an additional 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator to set the filling for 1 to 2 hours.
  8. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Adapted from Pillsbury Best of the Bakeoff
  • Adapted from Pillsbury Best of the Bakeoff
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 2016kcal (101%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 108mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2016

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 2016kcal 101%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%

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