Description
Decadent Carmelita Bars combine chewy oats, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel, making them the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until crumbly.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and drizzle half the caramel sauce over it.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top, drizzle with the rest of the caramel, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
For extra chewy bars, refrigerate before cutting. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg