Oatmeal Carmelitas
(from Fluff’s recipe box)
Source: Erlyce Larson, Bake-Off Contest 18 Finalist
Prep time: 180 minutes
Serves 36 people
Categories: dessert, not tried
Ingredients
- 2 C all-purpose flour
- 2 C quick-cooking oats
- 1-1/2 C packed brown sugar
- 1-1/4 C butter, softened
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 C caramel ice cream topping
- 3 T. all-purpose flour
- 1 C semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 C chopped nuts
Directions
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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13×9-inch pan with shortening, or spray with non-stick coating.
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In large bowl, beat base ingredients (flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, baking soda, salt) with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly.
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Reserve half of crumb mixture (about 3 cups) for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture in bottom of pan.
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Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together caramel topping and 3 T. flour.
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Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over partially baked base. Drizzle evenly with caramel mixture; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
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Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
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Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until filling is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store in tightly covered container.