Best-Ever Carmelitas

April 04, 2015

Carmelitas are a layered bar, complete with an oatmeal cookie layer crust, chocolate chips, walnuts, caramel sauce, and another crust to top it off. This sweet treat is chewy, decadent, and soft. The nutty browned butter mixed with the sugar and oats create a delicious crust. The rich caramel oozes out of the crust so perfectly that you will absolutely fall in love with this treat.

¾ cup butter
¾ cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch salt
35 caramel soft squares, unwrapped
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces dark chocolate chips
½ - ¾ cup finely diced walnuts

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 baking pan with aluminum foil. Grease the foil with cooking spray or butter. Set aside. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1232

Sodium
1163mg
48% DV

Fat
42g
65% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

Carbs
215g
73% DV

Fiber
42g
168% DV