![]() You can use the fridge to speed up cooling time, but be careful you don’t chill them for too long otherwise the signature gooey caramel may harden. Once the bars have cooled completely, lift them out of the pan and slice them without the sides of the pan getting in the way. Line the pan with foil or parchment paper. You can also double the recipe and bake in a 9×13 pan.Ĭutting tip. I recommend sticking with a 9×9 pan for texture purposes, but an 8×8 can be used in a pinch. You may need to add a little extra to the baking time. Some people have had better success baking them in a glass or ceramic pan versus a metal pan. Don’t forget to leave a comment for me (and other readers) on what you used and how it turned out. That might give a good starting point for those adventurous bakers out there. I did see one recipe that called for ½ cup caramel sauce mixed with 1-3 tablespoons of flour.T o try it, simply replace the “caramel and heavy cream” ingredients with a thick good quality caramel sauce. I have not personally tried baking these with pre-made caramel sauce. Just a few things to keep in mind for this carmelitas recipe to make them perfect every time.Ĭaramel sauce. Remove the carmelitas from the oven and cool them completely before slicing and serving. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the caramel (it’s okay if it doesn’t cover the caramel completely).īAKE + SERVE! Bake for 15-20 minutes, until light brown. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and walnuts over the baked crust, then pour the melted caramel over the top, spreading gently to cover. Bake for 10 minutes (do not turn off the oven). Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the melted butter into the bowl and mix to combine. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Heat the caramel over low heat, stirring frequently, until the caramels are completely melted and smooth. Add the caramels or caramel bits and the heavy cream to a small saucepan. Grease a 9 x 9 baking dish or line it with parchment or foil.ĬARAMEL. Oh my! These chewy bars are just so irresistible & a perfect balance of tasty flavors. That chew goes perfectly with the gooey caramel and oozing chocolate. I love all things oatmeal…it gives such a nice chew. Bars are also perfect for potlucks or gatherings, they are sure to disappear quickly! The kids especially love these as an after-school treat with a nice cold glass of milk. Sometimes you just need a bit of warm gooey-ness to warm your belly and lift your spirits. The best part of these by far is the gooey caramel and chocolate middle. Yum!!Ĭarmelitas are super easy to make and require only a few ingredients. Imagine a creamy chocolate filling surrounded by chewy caramel on an oatmeal-brown sugar crust.
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