Carmelitas, also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies, are a classic confection that has delighted generations of cookie enthusiasts. With their distinct shortbread-like texture, sweet and nutty filling, and delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are the epitome of simplicity and elegance. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new favorite recipe or a novice cook seeking a foolproof treat, this article will guide you through the process of creating the most delectable Carmelitas that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
OATMEAL CARMELITAS
Chewy gooey caramel, nuts and chocolate. We call them Goober Cookies. They taste great the next day if you get them to last that long.
Provided by Sharon M.
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x9 inch square pan.
- Combine the 1 cup flour, baking soda, oats, brown sugar, salt and melted butter. Mix to combine, mixture will be very crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly then sprinkle over the crust the chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Mix the caramel ice cream topping with the 3 tablespoons of flour and drizzle over the chocolate chips. Top with the remaining oatmeal mixture. You will need to break it into small pieces to cover.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Let bars cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 86.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CARMELITAS
Steps:
- In a small saucepan combine the caramel and the heavy whipping cream.
- Place over low heat and stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Set smooth caramel aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine butter (melted), brown sugar, flour, and oats.
- Spray an 8x8 inch pan, and press half of the crust mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Once the crust is done cooking, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot crust.
- Spread the warm caramel over the chocolate chip layer.
- Then, sprinkle the remaining crust dough over the caramel.
- Bake in oven at 350, for 15 minutes.
- Let cool, or place in fridge for 2-4 hours or until fully cooled.
BECKY'S OATMEAL CARMELITAS
A good friend of mine (and one of the best cooks I know) created this delightfully chewy caramel bar.
Provided by Robin J.
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle the crust with chocolate chips and walnuts. Drizzle the caramel mixture over all. Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top, and pat down lightly.
- Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is golden. Cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 207.1 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
GRAHAM CRACKER CARMELITAS
These are delicious and easy to make! People won't believe that you made these with graham crackers!
Provided by Mary Smith
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Break each graham cracker into 4 equal pieces, creating 48 total. Arrange graham cracker pieces closely together on a baking sheet.
- Melt margarine in a heavy pan over medium heat; add brown sugar. Cook and stir mixture until boiling and frothy. Boil for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and fold in pecans. Pour caramel mixture over graham crackers, spreading evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until caramel mixture has baked into the graham crackers, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet immediately and cool on a sheet of aluminum foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 132.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
CARMELITAS
Steps:
- In large bowl mix butter, white sugar, egg, 2 ounces melted chocolate, milk and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt and chopped pecans on low speed to form soft dough.
- Divide dough in half and chill 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Mold dough by rounded teaspoons around a caramel half. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 7 minutes till set.
- To Make Glaze: In a bowl, blend together confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, 1 ounce chocolate and hot water. After cookies have cooled, swirl cookies in chocolate glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 74 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CARMELITAS
These have been favorites in my house for as long as I can remember! They're sweet, gooey, and so delicious. They're similar to another recipe on Zaar, but were just different enough that I decided to post them anyway. We often double this and bake it in a jelly roll pan. Prep time does not include 1-2 hours to chill after baking.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for crust; blend well with mixer to form crumbs.
- Press half of crumbs into bottom of 11x7-inch pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans.
- Blend caramel topping and flour; spread over chocolate and pecans.
- Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
- Chill 1-2 hours.
- Cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 139.9, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 1.8
OATMEAL CARMELITAS
If you've never had oatmeal carmelitas you're missing out. It's a buttery oatmeal cookie bar filled with gooey caramel, chocolate chips, and pecans. They'd make a fantastic addition to your Christmas cookies (but they're so good you'll make them all year). They're rich and melt in your mouth. Fairly easy to make, put these cookie...
Provided by Sarah D.
Categories Chocolate
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a glass 13x9 pan with spray Crisco.
- 2. In a large bowl, beat the base ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Reserve half of the crumb mixture (about 3 cups) for the topping.
- 3. Press the remaining crumb mixture in the bottom of the pan.
- 4. Bake 10 minutes.
- 5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the caramel topping and 4 Tbsp of flour. Set aside.
- 6. After removing the base from the oven, sprinkle the chocolate chips and nuts over the partially baked base.
- 7. Drizzle evenly with the caramel mixture.
- 8. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until golden brown.
- 9. Cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack for about an hour. Refrigerate 2 hours or until filling is set. Cut into bars. Store in a tightly covered container.
OATMEAL CARMELITAS
Steps:
- 350degrees 9X12 inch nonstick cake pan Yield 24 Melt butter in 5 quart saucepan, add salt, brown sugar. Add oatmeal, flour and soda to melted butter mixture, blending with a spoon. Mixture should be crumbly,and will be oily, but able to press onto pan. Press ONE HALF of the crumb mixture into the cake pan. BAKE 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips, nuts, and drizzle with caramel/flour mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture, press/pat down lightly. BAKE 20 minutes more. Remove from oven, and while hot cut into squares, then recut and remove from pan when cool. Stores in refrigerator for 2 weeks in tight container, or freezes well.
CHOCOLATE-OATMEAL CARMELITAS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13-inch metal baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups of the flour with the baking soda and salt. Add the butter, oats, and brown sugar and mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the dulce de leche with the remaining 3 tablespoons of flour. Pat half of the oat mixture into the baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Scatter 1/2 of the chocolate chips and pecans over the crust. Dollop half of the dulce de leche mixture on top. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top. Cover with the remaining chocolate chips, pecans, and dulce de leche.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until the edges are set. Let stand uncovered at room temperature overnight. Cut the carmelitas into bars and serve.
- NOTE: Dulce de leche, the Latin caramel sauce is available at most supermarkets and specialty food shops.
- MAKE AHEAD: Once cooled, the carmelitas can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
TINA'S OATMEAL CARMELITAS (DAVID'S VERSION)
WOW is all I can say about these wonderful bars. They are the kind of thing as soon as you taste it, you're going to finish the whole dish! I'm serious, every time we make these they don't last two days, and we make two batches at a time. I've posted this recipe exactly the way it was given to me, but I do like to add nuts to...
Provided by David Kuhlmann
Categories Other Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Mix until crumbly.
- 3. Press 1/2 crumb mixture (about 3 cups) in bottom of baking dish. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Set rest of crumb mixture aside.
- 4. In a small bowl combine caramel topping, and 3 tablespoons of flour and blend well. Remove partially baked crust from the oven. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans.
- 5. Drizzle the caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate chips and pecans. Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture.
- 6. Return to oven and bake an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 hour or until room temperature. Cut into bars and serve! Bon Appetite! The recipe that I was given says to refrigerate the bars after they are room temperature. If you do this they will be very hard and chewy. I don't agree with this!
CARMELITAS
Categories Nut
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9-inch pan and set aside. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, soda and salt and blend. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Reserve half of crumb mixture (about 3 cups) for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture in bottom of greased pan. In a small bowl, combine caramels and cream. Heat in microwave oven for 4-6 minutes on 50% power, stirring twice during cooking, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over reserved crust. Drizzle evenly with melted caramel mixture and sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.
Tips:
- Use a large baking dish to ensure the bars are thin and crispy.
- Make sure the butter is cold before adding it to the flour mixture. This will help to create a flaky crust.
- Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown on top. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Carmelitas are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They are perfect for any occasion, whether you are entertaining guests or simply looking for a sweet treat. With their combination of a flaky crust, gooey caramel filling, and chocolatey topping, Carmelitas are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Carmelitas a try. You won't be disappointed.
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