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A stack of carmelitas oatmeal bars drizzled with caramel sauce, with one bar leaning against the stack and another lying flat, set against a light background.
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Carmelita Bars Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Carmelitas
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 517kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted

For the filling

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 40 soft caramels
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven 350ºF. Line an 8x8 baking pan with baking parchment.
  • Add the oats, flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda and sea salt to a large bowl and mix to combine.
    1 ½ cups rolled oats, 1 cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, ½ teaspoon sea salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pour in the melted butter and mix very well until all the ingredients in the bowl are completely coated with the butter.
    3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • Tip two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to press it down. With clean hands, use your fingers to press the mixture into an even layer. The warmth from your hands will make the process easier.
  • Put the pan into the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the caramel by putting the soft caramels and heavy cream into a small saucepan set over a low heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the caramels have melted. Remove from the heat and reserve 2 tablespoons of the caramel sauce into a separate bowl (you will use this for drizzling later). Set the caramel aside for now.
    40 soft caramels, 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • When the base of the Carmelitas has had 10 minutes in the oven, take the pan out and sprinkle over the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • Pour the caramel in an even layer over the top.
  • Spoon the remaining oats and flour mixture on top, press down gently
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the Carmelitas are a light golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to set in the pan for an hour or so. Turn the Carmelitas out and use a sharp knife to cut into 12 equal squares.
  • Drizzle over the reserved caramel and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg