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Carmelitas are a buttery oatmeal bar cookie with layers of chocolate and gooey caramel that you won’t be able to stop eating!
The other day I was having a major chocolate and caramel craving. And no amount of water or healthy eating could satisfy the craving. So I caved and made a batch of Carmelitas. When I went to get the recipe I realized it wasn’t on the blog! How could such a cookie staple not be on my blog. Carmelitas are a recipe that any serious baker/cookie maker should have in their baking repertoire!
After I made the Carmelitas and had satisfied my chocolate and caramel craving, I quickly sent the rest of them over to the neighbors or else I would have eaten the entire pan myself!!
I have made Carmelitas for years and years. The original recipe I use came from my master cookie baking sister in law. She is always the one that brings the yummy baked goods to all the Wilkes family gatherings. And these are one of my favorites.
Ingredients Needed
- All Purpose Flour
- Quick Oats
- Brown Sugar
- Butter
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- Dulce de Leche or Caramel Topping
How to Make Carmelitas
- Mix the oatmeal, flour, butter and sugar together until crumbly.
- Place half of the mixture into a 9 x 13 pan
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining half of the crumb mixture over the top and bake some more.
- Allow them to cool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use old fashioned oats in this recipe?
Old Fashioned Oats are whole rolled oats. Quick Oats are whole rolled oats that been processed or chopped into smaller pieces. This recipe calls for quick oats but you can use use Old Fashioned Oats, they will just give you a chewier texture. I prefer quick oats.
What caramel sauce is best for baking?
My favorite brand of caramel sauce is the Mrs. Richardson’s Butterscotch Caramel. These bars will be even better though if you use your own homemade dulce de leche.
How should I store carmelitas?
Carmelitas should be store in an air tight container. They will keep at room temperature for a week. They will freeze for 3-4 months so are a perfect make ahead cookie.
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Carmelitas Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup milk chocolate chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel ice cream topping or dulce de leche
Instructions
- Mix together flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt, butter and brown sugar until it is crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.
- Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips and drizzle with caramel sauce or dulce de leche..
- Top with the remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake for an additional 18 minutes.
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Ellen says
Sooooo good! Everyone devours them.
Michael says
I’ve made carmelitas a couple of times, but love this recipe! I made these carmelitas for about 30 people last weekend and they were a huge success. I’ve had five people ask for the recipe already!
I will definitely be making them again! Thank you for sharing this recipe, Leigh Ann, so much!
Leigh Anne says
Michael, Thank you so much! I am so glad you love the recipe too!! Glad everyone else loved them too.