Carmelitas Recipe
These Gooey Carmelitas are a family favorite! They are a quick dessert for when you are in a pinch, and if you love caramel and chocolate!
Serving8 Servings
Ingredients
- 11 ounces Kraft Caramel Bits, (or wrapped caramel squares)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup flour
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chip, 1 package, (or semi sweet)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan combine the caramel and the heavy whipping cream.
- Place over low heat and stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Set smooth caramel aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine butter (melted), brown sugar, flour, and oats.
- Spray an 8x8 inch pan, and press half of the crust mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust at 350℉ for 10 minutes.
- Once the crust is done cooking, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot crust.
- Spread the warm caramel over the chocolate chip layer.
- Then, sprinkle the remaining crust dough over the caramel.
- Bake in oven at 350℉, for 15 minutes.
- Let cool, or place in fridge for 2-4 hours or until fully cooled.
Notes
These taste even better with chopped nuts – we like pecans.
Nutrition
Calories: 622 kcal · Carbohydrates: 71 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 36 g · Saturated Fat: 23 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 107 mg · Sodium: 219 mg · Potassium: 126 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 52 g · Vitamin A: 1200 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 58 mg · Iron: 1 mg