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caramelitas tips perfectly gooey bars

20-Minute Caramelitas Tips for Perfectly Gooey Bars


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Caramelitas are delicious gooey bars with a perfect balance of oats, caramel, and chocolate. They make a great dessert or snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
  3. Press half the mixture into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the baked crust. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly on top.
  5. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the caramel.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.

Notes

  • Use thick caramel sauce for best results.
  • Let bars cool fully to set properly.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: caramelitas, gooey bars, caramel chocolate bars, dessert recipe