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Oatmeal Carmelitas Recipe

September 1, 2011 by Madison Pados Leave a Comment

We recently interviewed The Sugar Mommas on their new book, www.SugarSugarRecipes.com. Check out their recipe for Oatmeal Carmelitas below:

Oatmeal Carmelitas

Makes about 2 dozen 2-inch square bars

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
1½ cups packed light brown sugar
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 (14-ounce) bag Kraft soft caramel candies, unwrapped (about 50)
½ cup evaporated milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking  dish (or use nonstick baking spray). Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and  salt. Set aside. Place the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until creamy.

Slowly add the flour mixture and blend until incorporated. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to fold in the oats. The mixture will be crumbly. Transfer half (about 3 cups) of the mixture to the baking dish. Use your fingers to gently press and spread the mixture evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes to set.

While the first layer is baking, place the caramels and milk in a small saucepan (or see Carpool Crunch). Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramels are melted. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Remove the crust from the oven. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and pecans (if desired) evenly over the top.

Carefully pour the caramel mixture on top of the chocolate chips and nuts, and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are set. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Enjoy!

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About Madison Pados

Madison is a prolific writer who has been contributing to ModernMom since 2010. She has 4 children and has taken a long hiatus from her 'real job' as an educational psychologist to spend more time with her kids. She loves cooking, organizing, exercising, traveling and stealing a little me-time when she can.

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