Crisp and buttery oats, layers of chocolate, caramel and chunks of Twix candy bars? Yeah, I’m pretty sure I’m in. These Twix Caramelitas are about to knock your dang socks off!
If you like it then you better put a twix in it… I’m pretty sure that’s the popular song by Beyonce right? It sounds a lot better to me, especially around this time a year when candy seems to be popping out of everyone’s ears! And since Twix was my favorite as a kid, well that and Milky Way, and since carmelitas are one of our favorite desserts we couldn’t resist putting them together for the ultimate Twix Carmelitas.
And who wouldn’t want to stick an awesome candy bar in their dessert? I love to do it if we have to go out for ice cream. Yes, it freezes it a bit but for some reason I just love it! It’s so blasted yummy.
The original carmelitas are pretty fantastic on their own, and once I created this recipe my mind started racing with all of the other Twix possibilities so now you all have a lot of crazy desserts to look forward to. And the chocolate bars make them extra melty versus chocolate chips that don’t run as much. YUM! Cannot wait to experiment! If I can keep my grubby mitts out of the bag of course. Oh, Twix how I love thee.
Are Twix Bars Gluten Free?
Twix bars have a cookie base, made from wheat flour.
Because of the cookie, Twix bars are not gluten free.
Are Old Fashioned Oats Gluten Free?
Oats and oat meal are naturally gluten-free.
However, during farming, transportation and storage, gluten-containing grains like wheat, rye, barley and spelt may be unintentionally introduced.
How Long Will Blondies Keep?
Blondies, covered in an airtight container will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.
You can also freeze up to 3 months.
If you love these, then you have to try these other BAR DESSERTS:
- Scotcheroos Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
- Mom’s Famous Caramel Brownies
- Lemon Raspberry Bars
- Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispie Treats
- Brookie Bars
- Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
- Snickers Caramel Brownies
- Classic Lemon Bars
- Ritz Reese’s S’more Bars
- Peach Oatmeal Bars
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake Oreo Brownies
- Peanut Butter Caramel Brownies
- Raspberry Lemon Bars
Twix Carmelitas
Twix Carmelitas
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- pinch salt
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 cup oats, old fashioned
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 milk chocolate bars
- 24 caramels
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 10 twix minis, chopped
Instructions
- In a glass bowl, unwrap the caramels and add the evaporated milk.
- Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between.
- Set aside.
- Heat the oven to 350.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
- Stir to combine and press 1/3 into an 8x9" pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes and remove from the oven.
- Lay the chocolate down, top with caramel and twix and sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on top.
- Bake an additional 15 minutes and set aside to cool before cutting.
- Or serve warm, which is our favorite but more messy
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Lauren
I just made these and it’s a burnt soup mixture. It seems like there’s way too much butter and not enough dry mix. I hope they still taste good but I’m not sure they’ll even harden up enough to cut
Sweet Basil
What part is a soup mixture? The crust or the caramels? The crust should be firm and pressed into the pan, then the chocolate and caramel are placed on top.
Elana
Hi,
What are caramels? Are they just a bag of caramel lollies?
Thank you.
Sweet Basil
Just the caramel squares you can buy in any grocery store. 🙂
Patricia Jones
Made these for my work, and they raved over them, they were so easy to make and one of the best things i made! Thanks for the recipe!
Sweet Basil
Patricia, thank you for taking the time to come back and comment! I’m so thrilled they loved them!
Venita
What kind of chocalate do you recommend?
Sweet Basil
milk chocolate is usually what we use, but semi sweet it good too.
Shelby
As far as the brown sugar goes, would I use dark or light? Hoping to make these tomorrow, they look delicious! 🙂
Shelby
As far as the brown sugar goes, would I use brown or light? Hoping to make these tomorrow!
Sweet Basil
light brown sugar, but you could use either and it would just be more rich tasting:)
Simoney
I made these for Thanksgiving and now everyone in the family is texting me for the recipe! Amazing!
tricia
I need to make this for about 25 people. Would I just double the recipe and put it in a 9×13 pan??
Sweet Basil
I would probably make 2 9×13 pans of the dessert, and yes just double it. 🙂
Lina
My flour/oat mixture came out really wet and didn’t bake right…(soupy but burnt)….any suggestions?
Sweet Basil
Lina, I’m so sorry to hear that. If anything it should be more on the dry side. Was the butter really hot? That can definitely mess with things.
Lina
That’s probably it…I’ll try again. These look too good to throw in the towel just yet! Thanks!!
Sweet Basil
Oh, do not give up! They are so awesome!
Terri
My Carmelita recipe calls for jarred caramel topping, mixed with a small amount of flour to thicken. Is there a way to use that in this recipe rather than the individual caramels? These look amazing!
Sweet Basil
You absolutely could do that. I just like the thicker caramel sauce from the wrapped caramels but maybe yours gets that way with the flour. I say go for it!
Meemz
Hello,
Can you please tell me in oz or grams the amount of chocolate bars and Twix please? I live in the United Arab Emirates and things can vary greatly in regards to products. Thank you.
Sweet Basil
Hello! You will want about 7.75oz of chocolate bars and about 3.5-4oz of Twix candy bars.
Amanda
I wish I could taste these through the screen, AMAZING!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
You’ve just combined my favorite candy bar with one of my favorite bar desserts. AMAZING.
Sweet Basil
Which is heaven. MMmmmm. Wish you could have helped me eat them!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Oh my gosh yes!! These are fabulous.
Sweet Basil
thanks, friend!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
Sweet mother of jesus…these carmelitas, i need them in my life asap! And to think I’ve only had normal carmelitas once in my life…there is a definite void now that I’ve seen you make them with twix!
Sweet Basil
hahaa, thank you so much!
Erin @ Simple, Sweet & Savory
Oh my heavens, these look so delicious and indulgent. I totally like your version of Beyonce’s song better. Anything is better with a Twix!
Sweet Basil
haha, thanks Erin!
Rocky Mountain Woman
I could eat that entire pan….
Sweet Basil
You and me both!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
MO’ CARAMEL MO’BETTA!
sorry….I got too excited. These carmelitas look gooey and perrrrfect!
Sweet Basil
Life story right here 😉
Annie @ Annie’s Noms
Ahahahaha I definitely prefer your version of Beyoncé’s song!!! Man these look so divine, I love Twix’s so much!
Sweet Basil
Aren’t they so darn good!!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
These twix carmelitas look so good and I wish I had one this morning to munch on. I guess I need to get to baking this morning.
Ala
Ooh, well you definitely need to trademark that song, Carrian, because I’d put a Twix in it any day! Why fall in love when you can fall into chocolate, right?