Description
If you like salted caramel, chocolate and oats, you’re in luck. These Carmelita squares will be your guilty pleasure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (90 grams) old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 35 (230 grams) caramels
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) heavy cream
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8 inch (20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil leaving excess hang over two opposing ends for easy grab. If using aluminum, lightly spray bottom and sides with baking spray with flour; set aside.
- In a small bowl, melt butter in the microwave on HIGH at 30 seconds intervals stirring between each interval. May take up to 1 minute. Add vanilla, stir; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix in the melted butter until mixture becomes crumbly. Press half of the flour-oat crumble into the prepared baking pan to make a cookie crust. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, unwrap caramels and place into a microwave-safe bowl with heavy cream. Melt in the microwave on HIGH at 30 second intervals stirring in between each interval; set aside. It may take up to 3 minutes for caramels to completely melt.
- Once cookie crust has baked, sprinkle chocolate chips evenly onto the crust; do not press or spread chocolate. Evenly pour caramel on top of the chocolate and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Using the remaining flour-oat crumble, sprinkle evenly on top.
- Bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt on top of the crumble.
- Cool carmelitas to room temperature in the pan or it can be easily touched by hand. Cover with plastic wrap leaving a slight opening at one corner to allow condensation to escape. Chill in the refrigerator for two hours until firm enough to cut. ENJOY!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bars
- Cuisine: American