Caramelitas - AKA Caramel Oatmeal Bars
Enjoy the perfect combination of caramel, chocolate, and oats in these delicious Caramelitas. These bars are easy to make and will satisfy your sweet cravings with every bite.
Ingredients
Bars
- 1 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce thick
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) degrees and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and oats to form a dough.
- Press half of the dough into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Add chocolate chips on top, then pour caramel sauce over the bars.
- Use the remaining dough to form a layer over the caramel.
- Bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden, then cool completely before slicing.