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Quick and Easy Carmelitas

Irresistible Quick and Easy Carmelitas You’ll Love to Share

Quick and Easy Carmelitas are a delightful dessert made with chocolate and caramel that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 package Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Substitute with homemade dough if desired.
Gooey Layer
  • 14 ounces KRAFT Caramels Can substitute with soft caramel candies or caramel sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Evaporated Milk Cream can be used for a richer flavor.
Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • offset spatula

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Slice more than half of the refrigerated cookie dough into 1/4-inch rounds and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until light golden.
  3. Melt the KRAFT caramels with evaporated milk in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  4. Once the crust has cooled slightly, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and pour the melted caramel mixture over them. Crumble remaining cookie dough on top.
  5. Bake again for 12-15 minutes until golden on top and edges are bubbling.
  6. Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, cool the crust to warm before adding chocolate chips. Customize by adding nuts or sea salt if desired.

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