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Oatmeal Carmelitas Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful combination of oats, caramel, chocolate, and nuts with these irresistible Oatmeal Carmelitas. Perfect for sharing during festive seasons or any sweet occasion.
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 15-18 Bars
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Quick-cooking oats | 2 cups |
| Brown sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Margarine | 1/2 cup |
| Walnuts | 1 cup |
| Chocolate chips | 1 cup |
| Caramel topping | 1 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
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Prepare crust: Add the butter and margarine to the dry mixture. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Layer the crust: Firmly press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish, reserving the remaining half for the topping.
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Bake first layer: Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
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Add chocolate and walnuts: Remove the crust from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped walnuts evenly over the baked crust.
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Prepare caramel topping: In a separate bowl, mix the caramel topping with 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ensuring it’s well combined.
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Layer caramel: Drizzle the caramel mixture over the chocolate chips and walnuts.
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Add topping: Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the caramel layer.
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Bake again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 22 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the caramel is bubbly.
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Cool and cut: Allow the Oatmeal Carmelitas to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. This will ensure neat and even slices.
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Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, serve these decadent bars to your family and friends, and watch them disappear in no time!
Enjoy the chewy, gooey goodness of these Oatmeal Carmelitas with every bite! They’re perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion. Share them as a heartfelt gift or keep them all to yourselfโeither way, they’re bound to bring joy to your taste buds! ๐
