Easy Espresso Oatmeal Carmelita Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper, with the edges of the parchment paper hanging off the sides for easy removal of the bars.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, espresso powder, salt, baking soda, and melted butter. Mix until combined and the mixture is crumbly.

Step 3

Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and then let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans evenly over the crust. Drizzle caramel sauce over the chocolate chips and pecans (you may need to heat your caramel sauce up to drizzle depending on how thick it is). Sprinkle remaining oat crumble mixture over the top.

Step 5

Return bars to oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the bars are set and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.