Carmelitas Recipe

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted (170g))
• ¾ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed (165g))
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour ((120g))
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ((100g))
• 36 caramels (unwrapped (220g))
• ½ cup heavy cream ((120ml))
• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks ((4 ounces, 112g))

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil.

2. 2

   Combine the melted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and brown sugar in a large bowl and mix to combine. (If using salted butter omit the salt.)

3. 3

   Add the flour, baking soda, and oats, and mix until combined. Divide the mixture in half and crumble one half into your lined baking pan. Press into an even layer, then bake for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   While the base bakes, combine the unwrapped caramels, cream, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 40 second bursts, stirring in between each burst. (You’ll need 3-4 bursts depending on your microwave.) You can also melt this in a pot over low heat if desired, but make sure to stir frequently.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the chocolate chips in an even layer over the baked base then pour the melted caramel over the chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Crumble the remaining oat mixture in the bowl, then sprinkle it over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and cutting.