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Carmelitas Delight is a rich and decadent dessert that combines the flavors of caramel, chocolate, and nuts to create a truly indulgent treat. This dessert is perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and impressing friends and family with its complex flavors and textures. The combination of crunchy nuts, smooth caramel, and melted chocolate creates a delightful experience for the taste buds. Not specified in the recipe are the specific occasions when this dessert is best served, but its decadent nature suggests it would be ideal for special gatherings or celebrations.

Carmelitas Delight Recipe

A rich dessert with caramel, chocolate, and nuts, perfect for satisfying cravings and impressing friends and family. This decadent treat combines the flavors of caramel, chocolate, and nuts in a sweet and indulgent way.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually mix in flour mixture, then stir in oats and pecans.
  • Press half of the dough into the prepared baking pan.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  • Melt chocolate chips and pour over the caramel sauce.
  • Top with remaining dough, pressing gently to spread evenly.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until top is lightly golden brown.
  • Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars and sprinkling with sea salt.

Notes

Let cool completely before cutting into bars
Keyword bars, caramel, chocolate, dessert, nuts, sweet