Description
Carmelitas for a Crowd are gooey, chocolatey bars that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (or margarine for dairy-free)
- 1 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a unique twist)
- 1 cup oats (instant oats yield a smoother texture)
- 1 cup flour (or whole wheat flour for added nutrition)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (ensure it’s fresh)
- 1 pinch salt (omit for low-sodium)
- 1 to 1.5 cups chocolate chips (or nuts for dietary needs)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and drizzle caramel sauce over the pressed dough.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg