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    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars

    Published: Aug 3, 2019 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars. Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelitas #chocolatecaramelbars #dessertbars

    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars

    Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe!

    Let's just put some of the best ingredients in the world into one bar -- CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, and a SWEET BUTTERY OATMEAL CRUST.  You literally can't go wrong with this caramelita bar. There's a reason why it's such a beloved dessert bar.

    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars. Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelitas #chocolatecaramelbars #dessertbars

    The first time I tried one of these bars, I immediately texted the friend who brought them to me and begged her for the recipe. They were the quintessential balance of buttery goodness with the rich caramel and creamy milk chocolate. The chewy, buttery oatmeal crust pairs perfectly with the sweet caramel.

    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars. Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelitas #chocolatecaramelbars #dessertbars

    I love me some chocolate. My 16-year old son doesn't miss an opportunity to roast me about my love of chocolate. I own every bit of it though!

    When I make these chocolate caramel oatmeal bars, I always reach for milk chocolate. Since it is more mild in flavor, it doesn't overshadow the caramel and lets it shine. Sometimes if you use a semi-sweet  or dark chocolate, it can take over the show. I call it the "show stealer" and I believe every ingredient should have a day in the sun. My favorite milk chocolate brands are Guittard and Ghirardelli. I also love to pick up the Pound Plus Milk Chocolate Bar from Trader Joe's.

    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars. Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelitas #chocolatecaramelbars #dessertbars

    Sometimes I make homemade caramel but let's be real here...some days I am just lazy. I look for the shortcut that still tastes amazing. I reach for Werther's soft caramels because they taste the most like homemade. They are melted with a touch of heavy cream to make the perfect caramel consistency for these milk chocolate caramel bars.

    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars. Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelitas #chocolatecaramelbars #dessertbars

    These caramelitas are amazing served at room temperature or cold straight out of the refrigerator. Just make sure to give them a few hours to set up to allow the caramel too cool. This will be an exercise in patience. I am pretty sure I fail this test every single time. 🙂

    One thing I know for sure is that you need to be prepared to fall in love with these Caramelitas. You are going to fall hook, line, and sinker.

    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars. Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelitas #chocolatecaramelbars #dessertbars

    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars. Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe! www.modernhoney.com #caramelitas #chocolatecaramelbars #dessertbars

    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars

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    Caramelitas Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars. Buttery oatmeal cookie layer with gooey sweet caramel and rich milk chocolate.  The perfect caramelita bar recipe! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 22 mins
    Total Time 37 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup Butter (softened)
    • ¾ cup Brown Sugar
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
    • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats (do not use quick oats)
    • 1 cup Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 40 Soft Caramels (such as Werther's Soft Caramels)
    • ⅓ cup Heavy Cream
    • 1 ¼ cups Milk Chocolate Chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap the caramels and place in a small saucepan with the heavy cream. Heat over medium low heat for 3-4 minutes or until melted. Watch carefully to make sure the caramel doesn't burn. 
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Fold in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. 
    • Line a 9 x 9 baking pan (may use a 8 x 8 pan if you want thicker Caramelitas) with parchment paper. This helps when removing the bars from the pan.  Press only HALF of the oatmeal crust on the bottom of the pan.  Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with milk chocolate chips. 
    • Pour caramel over the chocolate chips. Carefully place spoonfuls of the remaining oatmeal crust over the caramel, trying to cover most of the caramel. Bake for 13-17 minutes.  
    • Set aside to cool for at least 1-2 hours to let the caramel set up. You can bring the bars to room temperature and then place in the refrigerator to chill and set up.  Cut into squares. 
    Keyword caramelitas
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    1. Sierra

      March 06, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect balance of salty and sweet. I absolutely love this recipe!!!

      Reply
    2. Alana

      July 29, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      Can you give specific grams/kg for the ingredients instead of "3/4 cup" etc please? Thank you 🙂

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    3. Bree

      September 18, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Hi! I'm such a fan of your recipes, thank you for sharing! I noticed you said you sometimes make caramel. Do you have a recipe you follow and how much would make to replace the 40 caramels?
      I hope your dad is doing well! Best wishes to you and your family!! 🙂

      Reply

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