Carmelitas (Oatmeal Caramel Bars)

Carmelitas (Oatmeal Caramel Bars)
Caramelitas are a decadent dessert combining a buttery oat crust with layers of gooey caramel and chocolate. This delightful treat, featuring a crumbly oat mixture, rich chocolate chips, and luscious caramel, is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade

1/4 cup chopped nuts optional, such as pecans or walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Prepare the Oat Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is crumbly and well blended.
Form the Crust: Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust. Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to ensure it’s even and compact.
Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until lightly golden …
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