Quick and Easy Carmelitas
These Quick and Easy Carmelitas require just four ingredients! Indulge in the decadence of their irresistible, gooey caramel center. It's a simple dessert recipe that's accessible to everyone!
Equipment
- 9-inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe container
Ingredients
- 30 oz refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 1 roll
- 11 oz KRAFT caramels 1 bag
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Slice a little more than half of the cookie dough into 1/4" rounds and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking pan.
- Press the cookie dough rounds together to form a solid, even layer.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Combine unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk in a microwave-safe container. Heat on high for 1 minute, then stir and continue heating in 30-second intervals until caramel is completely melted.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the slightly cooled cookie crust.
- Drizzle melted caramel over the chocolate chips.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top of the caramel layer.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Cookie Dough: While refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough is used in this recipe for convenience, feel free to use homemade cookie dough if preferred. Simply roll out the dough to fit the baking pan.
- Caramel: If you prefer a salted caramel flavor, consider using sea salt caramels or sprinkling a pinch of sea salt over the caramel layer before adding the chocolate chips.
- Chocolate Chips: While semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended, you can customize the recipe by using milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips according to your preference.
- Additions: For extra indulgence, consider adding a layer of chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, between the caramel and chocolate chip layers.