Chocolate Carmelita Bars

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

30 min

Total Time:

45 min

Servings:

Who can resist the perfect combination of chocolate, caramel, and nuts? Chocolate Carmelita Bars are a treat you can enjoy year-round and for any occasion. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a mid-week treat, these bars will hit the spot.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter flavor or regular crisco, melted
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

How to make it

1

Heat oven to 350°F.
2

Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3

Combine first seven ingredients; mix well.
4

Reserve 1 cup; press remaining onto bottom of prepared pan.
5

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown; cool 10 minutes.
6

Top with nuts and chocolate pieces.
7

Mix caramel topping and 1/4 cup flour until smooth; drizzle over chocolate pieces to within 1/4-inch of pan edges.
8

Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
9

Bake additional 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
10

Cool completely.