Description
Carmelitas are a delightful treat that perfectly combine chewy oats, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel. These irresistible layered bars are not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion. Whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy movie night, these sweet delights will have everyone coming back for more—prepare to impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleasing dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 jar (12 to 14 oz) thick caramel sauce (or caramels melted with 1/3 cup heavy cream)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 medium apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and thinly sliced with pinch of cinnamon
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Make & Par-Bake Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla, and melted butter. Press half into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Layer Apples, Chocolate & Caramel: Scatter chocolate chips and thin apple slices over warm crust. Pour caramel sauce evenly over the top.
- Top with Crumble & Bake: Crumble remaining oat mixture over caramel. Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool, Slice & Garnish: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cool completely, slice into bars, and enjoy gooey caramel bliss!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg