Best 5 Chocolate Carmelita Bars Recipes

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Have you ever tasted the perfect combination of chocolate and caramel in one bite? If you haven't, then you're in for a treat. Chocolate carmelita bars are rich, gooey, and absolutely delicious. With a tender crust, a layer of chewy caramel, and a topping of decadent chocolate, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect chocolate carmelita bars. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OATMEAL CARMELITAS



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup quick cooking oats
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup melted butter
¼ teaspoon salt
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup caramel ice cream topping
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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

CHOCOLATE CARMELITA BARS



Chocolate Carmelita Bars image

Courtesy of Crisco® You can always tell a Crisco® Shortening-made Cookie - if you can spot them before they're gone!

Provided by Crisco Recipes

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h4m

Yield 3 dozen bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 3/4 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 3/4 cups flour, divided
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening or 3/4 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz. pkg.)
1 cup Smucker's® Caramel Sundae Syrups Ice Cream Topping

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350°F Spray a 13 x 9-inch pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • COMBINE oats, 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, shortening, water, baking soda and salt in large bowl; stir with spoon until well blended. Reserve 1 cup. Press remaining into bottom of prepared pan.
  • BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Remove pan to cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes.
  • SPRINKLE with nuts and chocolate chips.
  • COMBINE caramel topping and remaining 1⁄4 cup flour. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over chocolate chips to within 1⁄4 inch of pan edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
  • RETURN to oven. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen from sides of pan with knife. Remove pan to cooling rack to cool. Cool completely.
  • CUT into bars about 2 x 1 1/2 inches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 35.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 2.4

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in dry cake mix and remaining milk., Spread half of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes; sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Gently spread caramel mixture over chips. Drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls over caramel layer. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARMELITA BARS



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This recipe was given to me by Katie B. and has become a requested family and friend favorite for gatherings. This is NOT the light version, so be prepared with a glass of milk and to do some extra exercise to work off these calories! But they are so worth it!

Provided by Stephsfanny

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 44m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups oats (quick or rolled)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter (melted)
12 ounces chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or a mix of both)
1 (17 ounce) jar Mrs Richardson's caramel topping

Steps:

  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter.
  • Press half the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 glass pan (coated with nonstick cooking spray).
  • Bake for 17 minutes at 325 degrees.
  • Remove from the oven and cover equally with chocolate chips and caramel topping.
  • Crumble the rest of the oat mixture over the top and bake for another 17 minutes at 325 degrees.
  • Cool for at least 3 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 455.3, Carbohydrate 85.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 21.1, Protein 5.1

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL OAT BARS (CARMELITAS) RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars (Carmelitas) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: quick oat, all purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, melted butter, semi sweet chocolate chips, soft caramel candies, heavy cream

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Snacks

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups quick oat
1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup melted butter
2 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
50 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and has a crumbly consistency.
  • Line a 9x13 (22 x 33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with a nonstick spray.
  • Pour about ½ of the oat mixture into the pan and press with the back of a spoon or spatula until it's nice and compact. Save the other ½ of the oat mixture for later.
  • Pour two cups (350 grams) of chocolate chips over the oat mixture and spread them out evenly. Save the ½ cup (85 grams) for the top.
  • In a saucepan, melt the soft caramels, and the heavy cream until it becomes a smooth.
  • Pour melted caramel over the chocolate chips and oat mixture. Carefully spread the caramel until it covers the chocolate.
  • Pour the rest of the oat mixture over the caramel and spread out evenly.
  • Add the other ½ cup of chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust has turned a golden brown. (Times and temperatures may vary from oven to oven). Allow to cool COMPLETELY before cutting into bars.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pecans and walnuts by hand.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough, as this will make it tough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, as this will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.
  • If you don't have caramel topping, you can make your own by melting 1 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns a light amber color.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Carmelitas Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a chocolate chip cookie base, a layer of caramel, and a chocolate ganache topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give Chocolate Carmelitas Bars a try.

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