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

Yona Njawike
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These bars are the perfect treat for a sweet tooth. They're rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


Richard Ervin
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I made these bars for my kids' lunchboxes and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their peanut butter and jelly.


Martonique Coronado
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I substituted almond butter in this recipe. The bars were still delicious!


Geldine Jeudi
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I used a different type of caramel sauce than the one the recipe called for, and the bars still turned out great.


Anselm Brostrom
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I baked the bars for a few minutes longer than the recipe called for, and they came out with a nice golden brown crust.


First Bot ff
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I added some chopped peanuts to the top of the bars before baking them. They added a nice crunchy texture.


Thubelihle Zwan
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I tried a different brand of peanut butter than the one the recipe called for, and the bars turned out just as good.


Laurie Shumway
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. I made them the day before my party and they were still fresh and delicious the next day.


Carrie Quinn
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and serve.


Michelle Devine
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I'm not a big fan of sweets, but these bars were just the right amount of sweetness for me. They're also very filling.


Ridhu Aman
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


William Mcgough
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


Nadeem Mayo
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I'm so glad I did! The caramel and peanut butter flavors complement each other perfectly.


Asim Nagra
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and chewy.


Karren Woodcock
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These caramel peanut butter bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.