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Carmelita Bars

Carmelita Bars

The ultimate comfort food, Carmelita Bars are a delightful blend of chocolate and gooey caramel, making for an easy weeknight treat. With their rich layers and satisfying texture, they’ll satisfy any sweet craving. Whip up a batch tonight and enjoy this decadent dessert!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1.75 cups Quick-Cooking Oats
  • 1.25 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1.25 cups Unsalted Butter
  • 1.5 cups Chocolate Chips divided use
  • 0.25 cups Chopped Pecans divided use
  • 1.5 cups Salted Caramel Sauce homemade or store bought
  • 2.5 tablespoons Flour

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly cover a 9 by 13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In stand mixer bowl, fitted with a paddle attachment, add in the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and butter. Mix on low until fully combined and mixture is crumbly. Evenly divide the mixture into 2 equal portions.
  3. Press one half the crumb mixture in the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool slightly.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips, and 1 cup chopped pecans over the cooled crust. Mix the salted caramel sauce, and 2.5 tablespoons of flour together, and drizzle over the chocolate chips, and pecans. Top with the remaining crumb mixture and remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1/4 cup pecans.
  5. Transfer the pan back to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust starts to brown. Remove from the oven and transfer pan to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes then, transfer to the refrigerator for the caramel filling to set, about 2 hours.

Notes

Tip: Allow bars to cool fully before cutting to ensure clean edges.