Gooey Carmelitas Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (or you can use all light)
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 Ghirardelli dark chocolate bar (I used 86%)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)
- store-bought caramel sauce, warmed according to package directions
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 127g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 551 | |
| Calories from Fat 207 | 38% |
| Total Fat 23.55g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 12.95g | 52% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium 228mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 78.49g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 43.31g | 29% |
| Protein 7.8g | 12% |
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