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    Home » Autumn Cakes & Cookies

    Oatmeal Caramelitas Bar Cookies

    Jan 20, 2006 · Modified: Sep 25, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

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    Oatmeal Caramelitas Bar Cookies - Andrea Meyers

    Oatmeal caramelitas are my all-time favorite bar cookie. With gooey caramel, chocolate, and oatmeal, these cookies satisfy all of my sweet cravings though I like to pretend they are a little bit healthy with the whole wheat flour. And they are an easy cookie to make with the kids.

    To double the recipe, use a 9×13 pan and allow about 30 minutes for the final baking.

    [Updated February 22, 2011.]

    Oatmeal Caramelitas Bar Cookies - Andrea Meyers
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    Oatmeal Caramelitas

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: bar cookies, caramel, chocolate, nuts, oatmeal, pecans, whole grains
    Servings: 24 bars
    Calories: 228kcal

    Equipment

    • microwave-safe bowl or a double boiler
    • stand mixer with paddle attachment, or hand mixer and large bowl
    • 8×8 baking pan, ungreased

    Ingredients

    • 32 caramels (unwrapped)
    • 5 tablespoons heavy cream (can substitute half & half or evaporated milk)
    • ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
    • ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
    • 1 cup rolled or quick cooking oats
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F/175 C°.
    • Put the caramels and cream in the microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 60 seconds and stir. Repeat until caramels are all melted and cream is incorporated. (Or, melt caramels and cream or in the double boiler, stirring frequently, until blended and creamy.)
    • In the bowl of the stand mixer, mix brown sugar, melted butter, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Add the flour and oats and stir on low speed. The mixture should be crumbly.
    • Use your fingers to spread ⅔ of the oatmeal mixture in the bottom of the ungreased 8×8 pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips and nuts over the crust. Spread the caramel mixture over the chocolate chips and nuts, then sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the caramel mixture.
    • Bake again for 25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack.
    • Allow to cool for 1-2 hours before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Ashlyn says

      January 14, 2009 at 8:54 pm

      These were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Ooey, gooey and delicious, indeed. And they are so rich they will force me to slow down when I eat them :] Awesome recipe, thanks for posting it.

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