Dessert for 12
Chocolate Caramel Carmelitas
$5.39for 455 minServes 12
Oat bars layer a buttery crust, chocolate chips, and vanilla caramel before baking until golden and chewy.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Marshmallows and candy, 32 oz$0.25/oz typical | 32 oz | $8.00Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
 | Oats, 3 oz$0.10/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.30Typical price |
 | Butter, 6 oz$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 6 oz$0.45/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.17 | ||
Swaps
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$1.35 per serving$5.39 for 4
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Ingredients
- 32 caramels
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter or parchment.
- Melt 12 tablespoons butter, then mix it with flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and table salt.
- Press half the mixture into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Melt the caramels with heavy cream and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust, pour on the caramel, and crumble the remaining oat mixture over top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, sprinkle with optional flaky sea salt, and cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
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