Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Soft & Chewy Carmelitas, a perfect blend of buttery oats, creamy caramel, and melty chocolate, creating a delightful dessert that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the oat mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt. Stir until crumbly.
- Build the base: Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Add caramel and chocolate: Drizzle a layer of caramel sauce over the crust, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Top it off: Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool and cut: Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Allow butter to cool slightly before mixing for a perfect soft texture. Ensure to cool bars thoroughly for the best texture when cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg