on Oct 23, 2014, Updated Nov 11, 2021 8 Comments Dessert recipes that are simple to make and that everyone loves are important to remember in my book! And these are no exception! When I was in school, I visited a friend’s house one afternoon after school. Her mother was in the kitchen making supper and asked if we wanted to bake with her. When she said that she was making Carmelitas, I immediately began to giggle. You see, when I was just a little squirt, my uncle dated a beautiful woman named Carmelita and I practically had them married before they’d dated more than twice. I was at that age. Anyway, even though I only met her a few times, I remembered the name, her perfume and her long dark hair. So, when my friend’s mom said the name, I couldn’t wait to learn more about what she was making. Through the years, I’ve tweaked her original recipe, adding nuts, removing nuts, adding more chocolate, but always keeping that delicious crust that encases it all! I’m not sure what ever happened to the Carmelita of my youth, but I can’t help but think she’d be smitten with her namesake bars as much as I am. Here’s my Carmelitas recipe. I hope you love them as much as we do! Enjoy!Robyn xo
