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Caramelitas Recipe

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Delicious caramelitas are chewy, layered bars featuring a base of oats and brown sugar cookie dough, topped with a luscious homemade caramel sauce and semi-sweet chocolate chips. These bars are baked until golden brown and make a perfect sweet treat for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Caramel Sauce

  • 38 caramels (unwrapped, 11 ounce bag)
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Topping

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside to prepare the batter.
  2. Make the Base Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and kosher salt. Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract, stirring just until combined. Spoon half of this oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly to form a solid base. Bake this layer for 10 minutes to set.
  3. Prepare Caramel Sauce: While the base is baking, place the unwrapped caramels and heavy whipping cream into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the caramels have completely melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Add Chocolate and Caramel Layers: Once the base has finished baking, remove the dish from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the warm base layer, then pour the warm caramel sauce on top of the chocolate chips, spreading it gently to cover.
  5. Add Remaining Dough: Take the remaining half of the oat cookie dough and crumble it with your hands over the caramel layer, evenly covering it to create a topping.
  6. Bake to Finish: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are brown and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into 16 pieces.

Notes

  • Press the bottom layer firmly to prevent it from crumbling apart after baking.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges when slicing the bars.
  • Allow bars to cool fully before cutting to ensure clean slices.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate if preferred.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/caramelitas-recipe/