Caramelitas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats.
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1½ cups brown sugar, packed.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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½ tsp salt.
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1½ cups unsalted butter, melted.
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1½ cups caramel sauce.
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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½ cup chopped pecans (optional).
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line it with parchment paper for easy lifting.
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly.
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Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
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Once the crust is out of the oven, evenly distribute the chocolate chips and pecans (if using) on top. Pour the caramel sauce over the layer and spread evenly.
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Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top of the caramel layer, pressing it down gently to form a cohesive top.
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Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the caramel bubbles around the edges.
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Let the caramelitas cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
# Notes:
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Caramelitas are a decadent dessert featuring layers of chocolate, caramel, and a buttery oat crust.
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For best results, allow the bars to cool fully before cutting to avoid the caramel oozing out.