Award-winning Caramelita Bars
When I say these Caramelita Bars are award winning, I mean it. They have received the highest award available for a dessert bar... voted "Best Dessert" at a church function. š
But for real, these bars are so good. They have a chewy oatmeal cookie base, topped with chocolate chips, caramel and more oatmeal cookie goodness. A 9x13 pan of these doesn't stand a chance making it to the next day around here.
Make these and you won't be disappointed!
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Ingredient Preferences
These bars will be delicious not matter what brand of ingredients you choose. But I get the best, consistent results with Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel sauce and Guittard Milk Chocolate Chips with this recipe.
Notes
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In large bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and baking soda. Add melted butter to form a crumbly mixture.
Sprinkle half of crumbly mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan. (I smash mine down lightly to make sure there aren't any holes but it does puff up and expand while it bakes). Bake at 350*F for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm, baked mixture and top with caramel sauce. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture evenly on top. Bake at 350*F for 15 minutes.
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Make a day ahead or several hours ahead to allow time for caramel to set.
Makes 2 dozen bars.
Instructions
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons melted butter
1 jar caramel sauce (Mrs. Richardson's preferred)
1 package milk chocolate chips (Guittard forever and for always)
Caramelita Bars
Award-Winning Caramelita Bars
Hilary Craner
A decadent dessert bar that combines a chewy, oatmeal cookie base with melted chocolate and sweet caramel. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser and your new family favorite!
Servings :
24 bars
Calories:
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
30 min
Rest Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours 40 min
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