Oatmeal Carmelitas Recipe
These carmelitas bars toe that perfect line between a crunchy exterior and soft, gooey center. One bite into them, and its bubblegum-like middle comes to the fore, with its center oozing out as you chomp in. Its middle is a beautiful, creamy caramel center that squirts into your mouth.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
Carmelita Layers
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
Filling
- 1 cup soft caramel e.g. Werther's, Kraft
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chopped
Instructions
First Carmelita Layer
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 8-inch pan with aluminum foil and cooking spray.
- Add butter to a large microwave-friendly mixing bowl. Heat in microwave at high power to melt, about about 60-90 seconds.
- Add vanilla and brown sugar to the melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
- Add oats, flour, salt, and baking soda. Combine well until thick.
- Pour half of the mixture into the foil-lined pan. Use a spatula to create an even, flat layer.
- Put the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Caramel Filling
- In a pan over medium-low heat, add soft caramel, heavy cream and salt. Combine and stir continuously until melted. Remove from heat.
Second Carmelita Layer
- Remove carmelita mix from the oven. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the chocolate layer. Pour the remaining oatmeal-brown sugar mix on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges brown and middle starts to bubble. Remove from oven and leave to cool completely before serving.