Description
Indulge in the rich, chewy goodness of these decadent Caramelitas. A layer of buttery oats and brown sugar crumble sandwich a sweet and gooey caramel-chocolate filling. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
Ingredients
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Oat Base and Topping:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 (14-ounce) bag soft caramels, unwrapped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Mix oat base: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Layer and bake: Press half of the oat mixture into the dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare caramel: Melt caramels with heavy cream in a saucepan until smooth.
- Assemble: Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over crust. Pour caramel mixture evenly. Top with remaining oat mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a salted caramel twist, add flaky sea salt over the caramel layer.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
