**Chocolate Carmelita Bars: A Delightful Treat for Chocolate Lovers**
Indulge in the delectable Chocolate Carmelita Bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats feature a base of rich chocolate cookie dough, a layer of gooey caramel, and a generous topping of chocolate chips. The combination of textures and flavors is simply divine, making these bars a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a special event or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these Chocolate Carmelita Bars are sure to satisfy.
**Recipe 1: Classic Chocolate Carmelita Bars**
This classic recipe is the foundation for all other variations. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have a batch of these delicious bars ready in no time.
**Recipe 2: Salted Caramel Chocolate Carmelita Bars**
For a touch of salty-sweet goodness, try this variation with a layer of salted caramel. The combination of sweet and salty flavors is irresistible, creating a truly unique and decadent treat.
**Recipe 3: Peanut Butter Chocolate Carmelita Bars**
Peanut butter lovers will adore this variation, which incorporates a layer of creamy peanut butter into the classic recipe. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter is a match made in dessert heaven.
**Recipe 4: Double Chocolate Carmelita Bars**
Take your chocolate obsession to the next level with this double chocolate version. The addition of extra chocolate chips to both the cookie dough and the topping creates a rich and intense chocolate experience that will satisfy even the most devoted chocolate enthusiasts.
**Recipe 5: Gluten-Free Chocolate Carmelita Bars**
For those with gluten sensitivities, this gluten-free variation offers the same delicious flavors without the gluten. Enjoy all the goodness of Chocolate Carmelita Bars without compromising on taste or texture.
OATMEAL CARMELITAS
Chewy gooey caramel, nuts and chocolate. We call them Goober Cookies. They taste great the next day if you get them to last that long.
Provided by Sharon M.
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x9 inch square pan.
- Combine the 1 cup flour, baking soda, oats, brown sugar, salt and melted butter. Mix to combine, mixture will be very crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly then sprinkle over the crust the chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Mix the caramel ice cream topping with the 3 tablespoons of flour and drizzle over the chocolate chips. Top with the remaining oatmeal mixture. You will need to break it into small pieces to cover.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Let bars cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 86.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OAT BARS (CARMELITAS) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: quick oat, all purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, melted butter, semi sweet chocolate chips, soft caramel candies, heavy cream
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Snacks
Yield 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and has a crumbly consistency.
- Line a 9x13 (22 x 33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with a nonstick spray.
- Pour about ½ of the oat mixture into the pan and press with the back of a spoon or spatula until it's nice and compact. Save the other ½ of the oat mixture for later.
- Pour two cups (350 grams) of chocolate chips over the oat mixture and spread them out evenly. Save the ½ cup (85 grams) for the top.
- In a saucepan, melt the soft caramels, and the heavy cream until it becomes a smooth.
- Pour melted caramel over the chocolate chips and oat mixture. Carefully spread the caramel until it covers the chocolate.
- Pour the rest of the oat mixture over the caramel and spread out evenly.
- Add the other ½ cup of chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust has turned a golden brown. (Times and temperatures may vary from oven to oven). Allow to cool COMPLETELY before cutting into bars.
- Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE CARMELITA BARS
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- COMBINE oats, 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, shortening, water, baking soda and salt in large bowl; stir with spoon until well blended. Reserve 1 cup. Press remaining into bottom of prepared pan.
- BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Remove pan to cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes.
- SPRINKLE with nuts and chocolate chips.
- COMBINE caramel topping and remaining 1/4 cup flour. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over chocolate chips to within 14 inch of pan edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
- RETURN to oven. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen from sides of pan with knife. Remove pan to cooling rack to cool. Cool completely.
- CUT into bars about 2 x 1 1/2 inches.
CARMELITA BARS
This recipe was given to me by Katie B. and has become a requested family and friend favorite for gatherings. This is NOT the light version, so be prepared with a glass of milk and to do some extra exercise to work off these calories! But they are so worth it!
Provided by Stephsfanny
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 44m
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter.
- Press half the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 glass pan (coated with nonstick cooking spray).
- Bake for 17 minutes at 325 degrees.
- Remove from the oven and cover equally with chocolate chips and caramel topping.
- Crumble the rest of the oat mixture over the top and bake for another 17 minutes at 325 degrees.
- Cool for at least 3 hours before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 455.3, Carbohydrate 85.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 21.1, Protein 5.1
CHOCOLATE CARMELITA BARS
Courtesy of Crisco® You can always tell a Crisco® Shortening-made Cookie - if you can spot them before they're gone!
Provided by Crisco Recipes
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h4m
Yield 3 dozen bars, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 350°F Spray a 13 x 9-inch pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- COMBINE oats, 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, shortening, water, baking soda and salt in large bowl; stir with spoon until well blended. Reserve 1 cup. Press remaining into bottom of prepared pan.
- BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Remove pan to cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes.
- SPRINKLE with nuts and chocolate chips.
- COMBINE caramel topping and remaining 1⁄4 cup flour. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over chocolate chips to within 1⁄4 inch of pan edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
- RETURN to oven. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen from sides of pan with knife. Remove pan to cooling rack to cool. Cool completely.
- CUT into bars about 2 x 1 1/2 inches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 35.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 2.4
CARAMELITAS
To round out a great Mexican meal, I serve these. The chewy bars have a tasty oatmeal crust that's covered with gooey caramel ice cream topping, chocolate chips and walnuts.-Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter and mix well. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Combine caramel topping and remaining flour until blended; drizzle over chips. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake 20-22 minutes longer or until bubbly. Cool completely; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the taste of your bars. Opt for a semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough, dense bars. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Use a water bath to melt the chocolate: This will help to prevent the chocolate from overheating and seizing.
- Be patient when layering the bars: It's important to let each layer cool completely before adding the next one. This will help to prevent the layers from mixing together.
Conclusion:
Chocolate caramelita bars are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can create perfect chocolate caramelita bars that will impress your friends and family.
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