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Salted Caramel Candied Pecan Carmelitas

These bars are packed with chocolate, oats, pecans, and are dripping with salted caramel! Beyond-words amazing and an absolute must-make!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 309 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter melted (1 1/2 sticks; I use unsalted butter but salted may be used)
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned whole-rolled oats not instant or quick cook
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 10 ounces salted caramel sauce (I used a thick storebought sauce or recommend this homemade sauce
  • 1 cup 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup candied pecan halves (use this recipe

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Lining your pan is highly recommended for ease of cleanup due to the stickiness of the caramel; set pan aside.
  2. To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 90 to 120 seconds.
  3. Add the brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and stir until combined.
  5. Turn half of the mixture out into the prepared pan (just eyeball it), and smooth it with spatula to create an even, smooth, flat crust layer; set remainder aside. Bake crust for 10 minutes.
  6. After 10 minutes, remove pan from the oven and evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips, pecans, and evenly pour the caramel sauce over the top. The sauce I used is very thick but with patience it can be spread with a spatula to completely cover pan.
  7. Evenly crumble the reserved oatmeal mixture over the top like small pebbles, approximately 1/4-inch in diameter.
  8. Return pan to oven and bake for about 15 to 16 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned and center is set.
  9. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving, giving the molten caramel time to firm up. This can take up to 3 hours, or overnight, at room temperature. You can speed it up by placing pan in fridge with a sheet of foil over the top to prevent fridge smells. If you don’t wait for bars to cool completely, they’ll be very messy and hard to slice neatly.

Notes

  • Storage: Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Adapted from Carmelitas.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 530mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 309kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 530mg 22%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%

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