Ingredients for Carmelitas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
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How to Make Carmelitas
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Pour in ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter and mix until well combined.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and evenly pour ½ cup light corn syrup over the baked layer.
- Sprinkle 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped nuts (if using) over the corn syrup.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the chocolate chips and nuts.
- Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
216g
Fat
101g
Carbs
35g
