Best 5 Famous Peanut Caramel Candy Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our Famous Peanut Caramel Candy Bars. These irresistible treats are a harmonious blend of crunchy peanuts, chewy caramel, and rich chocolate, offering a delightful textural experience in every bite. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones, these candy bars are sure to leave a lasting impression.

This comprehensive article not only offers the classic recipe for the Famous Peanut Caramel Candy Bars but also provides variations to cater to diverse preferences. Explore the delectable options of the No-Bake Peanut Caramel Bars, which require minimal effort and yield equally satisfying results. For those with gluten restrictions, the Gluten-Free Peanut Caramel Candy Bars provide a delightful alternative without compromising taste or texture.

Furthermore, discover the secrets behind creating perfect caramel with our expert tips and tricks. Learn how to achieve the ideal consistency, prevent crystallization, and troubleshoot common caramel-making challenges. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your friends and family with this essential knowledge.

Join us on this culinary adventure as we delve into the world of sweet and salty perfection. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create memories that will linger long after the last bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL PEANUT BARS



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Rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts and gooey caramel peek out from between golden oat and crumb layers. Delicious!-Ardyce Piehl, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt caramels with cream, stirring often. Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanuts over the crust; top with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRUNCHY PEANUT CARAMEL NOUGAT CANDY BAR



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 27 fun-size candy bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 7.5-ounce jar marshmallow cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts
2 pounds good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped with a serrated knife

Steps:

  • Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches of overhang on each side.
  • For the nougat: Combine the peanut butter, vanilla and marshmallow cream in a large mixing bowl and reserve. Combine the sugar, cream and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir with a heatproof spatula until the sugar dissolves. Fit the saucepan with a candy thermometer and continue monitoring until the mixture starts to turn a light amber color and the temperature reaches 250 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Once your nougat hits 250 degrees F, remove from the heat and add to the marshmallow mixture. Mix together to completely combine, but don't overwork. The mixture should be light and fluffy. Turn out the nougat into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula coated in nonstick spray. Place in the refrigerator to cool and get going on your next layer, the caramel.
  • For the caramel filling: Add the sugar, cream and corn syrup to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Carefully stir to combine with a heatproof spatula until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a boil. Stop stirring and boil until the mixture begins to turn an amber color and reaches 250 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, carefully, as it will foam up. (Adding the butter at the end will stop the cooking and keeps your caramel soft and chewy.) Keep stirring until it's all dissolved, and then stir in the peanuts. As tempting as it may be, never stick your finger in hot caramel to taste, sugar burns and hurts!
  • Pour the caramel over the nougat and spread evenly with the spatula. Place in the refrigerator until the caramel is completely cool, 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the candy to a cutting board. Cut lengthwise into thirds and then across in nine 1-inch rectangles, using a sharp knife that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. You can mark the caramel nougat with your knife as a guide before cutting out your bars.
  • For the chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted and is smooth, 8 to10 minutes. Dip each candy piece and completely cover with chocolate on all sides, using two forks, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a wire cooling rack for the excess to drip off while you dip all of the bars. Once the bars are dipped, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set in the fridge at least 20 minutes.

OH-SO-EASY CHOCOLATE-PEANUT-CARAMEL BARS



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Enjoy delicious dessert with these peanut and chocolate, caramel topped bars made using refrigerated sugar cookie dough.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in pan. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER PRESSING DOUGH IN PAN WITH FLOURED FINGERS.) Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Remove partially baked bars from oven. Sprinkle peanuts and chocolate chips evenly over warm bars. In small bowl, mix caramel topping and flour until well blended. Drizzle evenly over top.
  • Return to oven; bake 15 to 18 minutes longer or until center just begins to bubble. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PEANUTTY CARAMEL BARS



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Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts and peanut butter, they remind some folks of a candy bar. Kids of all ages love them. -Charlene Bennett Clearville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup peanut butter, divided
4 cups Cheerios
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until melted. Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside., In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 20-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL-PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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This one is for all the candy bar lovers out there. Now you can skip the wrappers and make your own.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
15 Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures, coarsely chopped
36 caramels (from 14-oz bag), unwrapped
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup peanuts
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy milk chocolate frosting
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in candies. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Stir in peanut butter. Heat to boiling. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup peanuts. Spread over warm cookie base. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • Spread frosting evenly over filling. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. For bars, cut 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your candy bars taste their best.
  • Be patient. Making candy bars takes time and effort. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with subpar results.
  • Be careful when working with hot sugar. Sugar can reach very high temperatures and can cause serious burns. Always wear protective gloves and clothing when working with hot sugar.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the sugar reaches the correct temperature. This is essential for making sure that the candy bars set properly.
  • Be creative! You can customize these candy bars to your liking by adding different nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

These famous peanut caramel candy bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these candy bars that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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