Name: Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 48 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 18, 2026

Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars or Carmelita is a soft, deliciously satisfying bar that is the perfect snack. They are truly addictive in the best possible way. Great for after school snacks, meetings, or any time you want a crowd-pleasing treat. These Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Squares hit all the senses. You start with decadent chocolate, have the gratifying flavor of a butter oatmeal cookie, the sweet caramel sauce and finally the crunch from the pecans.

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Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13×9 pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine oats, 1 ½ cups flour, brown sugar and baking soda in mixing bowl. Add butter and mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture.

Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of pan.

Bake for 15 minutes.

Combine ice cream topping and remaining ¼ cup flour in bowl, whisk until smooth.

Drizzle over bottom of crust and spread to edges.

Combine pecans and reserved crumb mixture. Sprinkle mixture and chocolate morsels evenly over caramel mixture.

Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Cool completely and cut into bars.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Caramel Cooling Technique 🧊
Refrigerate the caramel topping for 15-20 minutes before using to achieve a thicker, more controllable consistency that won't immediately run when drizzled.
Oat Texture Mastery 🥣
For a more complex texture, use a mix of old-fashioned and quick oats, which creates both chewy and crisp layers in your bar.
Pecan Toasting Secret 🥜
Lightly toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding to the recipe to intensify their nutty flavor and create a more aromatic bar.
Chocolate Melting Precision 🍫
Use a double boiler or microwave in 15-second intervals to melt chocolate morsels, stirring between each interval to prevent burning and ensure smooth incorporation.
Cutting Technique Pro 🔪
Allow bars to cool completely and use a hot, clean knife wiped between cuts for crisp, clean edges that showcase the layers of your Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.