Of all the sweet flavor combinations out there, chocolate and caramel might be one of our favorites. From Twix candy bars to ice cream to cakes and cookies, it’s hard to go wrong with this classic pairing. So when we first came across these Caramelitas, we knew they were going to be a winner. It took a few tries to get the balance of cookie, chocolate, and caramel filling just right, but I can assure you… we’ve found it. These bars are absolutely sinful, and you’ll soon be wondering how you survived without them in your recipe collection.
At first glance, the recipe may seem a bit more involved than your typical cookie recipe, but don’t worry—they still come together in less than an hour. First, you’ll combine the dry ingredients with melted butter until it forms a crumble. You’ll then press half of the crumble mixture into an 8×8 baking dish to form a crust and bake for about 10 minutes. As the crust bakes, heat the caramels and heavy cream in a saucepan and stir until completely smooth.
Caramelitas Recipe
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 11 oz bag baking caramels
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, add the caramels and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth, then set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and baking soda until fully combined. Press half of the mixture into the baking dish to form an even layer.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Pour the caramel mixture over the chocolate, then top with the remaining oat mixture.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 18-20 minutes. Allow the bars to fully cool before slicing.
Enjoy these decadent Caramelitas as a delightful treat!