Carmelita Bars
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 11 oz pkg Kraft caramels, unwrapped
- 6 tbsp cream or milk
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small saucepan, combine caramels with cream, and heat on low, stirring constantly until thoroughly melted and combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add melted butter, and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined.
- Press half the dough in baking dish, and bake 8-10 minutes, Pour most of the caramel mixture evenly over the base, reserving a small amount. Spread chocolate chips evenly over caramel. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired.
- Crumble remaining dough evenly over top of bars. Bake 12-15 minutes longer.
- Remove from oven, and drizzle with reserved caramel. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting to serve.