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Salted Carmelitas

Indulgent salted carmelitas featuring layers of chocolate chip cookie dough, rich salted caramel, and crunchy pecans, finished with a chocolate drizzle and sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty treat.

 

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (including cooling time)
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 rolls (16.5 oz each) Pillsbury™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2/3 cup Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Coarse salt (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray, or line with nonstick foil. In a large bowl, break up the cookie dough and stir or knead in the oats. Reserve 1½ cups of dough in a small bowl for topping. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Create the Caramel Layer: In a small bowl, mix the caramel topping and flour until well blended. Using a spoon, drizzle the mixture evenly over the bars, stopping about ½ inch from the edges of the pan.
  3. Add the Topping: Mix the chopped pecans into the reserved dough. Crumble this mixture evenly over the caramel layer. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the bars to cool completely, which will take about 1½ hours.
  4. Finish with Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips on High for 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring until completely melted. Transfer the melted chocolate to a small resealable plastic bag, cut off a small corner of the bag, and drizzle the chocolate over the cooled bars. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt if desired.
  5. Cut and Serve: Once the chocolate has set, cut the dessert into 16 bars (4 rows by 4 rows). Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • For best results, allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean edges.
  • You can substitute store-bought caramel sauce with homemade for a more authentic flavor.
  • The bars can be stored for up to 5 days at room temperature or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For extra indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Author: bestfeed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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