Have you ever had carmelitas before? Picture the perfect combination of chocolate, caramel, oats, and toffee bits in a soft, gooey bar…
36 light caramels
4 T milk, light cream or evaporated milk {I’ve always used milk}
1 cup flour
1 cup quick oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup chocolate chips {Guittard are amazing, the bigger chocolate chip for me the better}
1/2 cup chopped pecans {I use about 1/4 cup Heath Toffee Bits}
Preheat your oven to 350.
Melt caramels with milk in microwave stirring every minute until melted. Set them aside.
Combine all dry ingredients except chocolate chips and pecans {toffee bits}.
Stir in melted butter until mixed.
Press half of crumbs into 7 x 11 pan.
Bake for 10 minutes.
**Here’s where I switch it up a bit. Since they have been such a crowd pleaser, I make a 9 x 13 and just add a touch more to every ingredient. I use about 3/4 crumbs for the bottom.**
Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips & pecans or toffee bits. I like there to be a full layer of chocolate chips. I usually can barely see any crust, if that’s more than a cup, that’s ok.
Slowly pour caramel evenly over the top.
Chocolate, caramel, toffee…it’s pretty much the best combo!
Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top and bake for 15-20 minutes longer.
Let it sit for a bit to cool down and then you won’t have chocolate and caramel drizzling everywhere.
Cut into smaller bars, they will go fast! I love bite sizes for larger events. I have had carmelitas requested at every family event for years now.
Chocolate, caramel, toffee…it’s pretty much the best combo!
This looks sooooo good, and great photography!