CRACKER JILL BARS

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If you love sweet and salty, then you're going to love this recipe! The toffee mix and the caramel sauce, combined with the kettle corn and sea salt is a wonderful flavor combination. These are a tasty treat everyone will love!

Provided by Jill Drury

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 c popped kettle corn
8 oz chocolate covered toffee pieces
1 c pecans, toasted and finely chopped
2/3 c light-colored corn syrup
2/3 c sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp sugar
5 Tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
12 oz semisweet chocolate pieces, melted*
1/4 c caramel ice cream topping
2 tsp coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • 1. Prep: 25 minutes | Chill: 45 minutes | Makes 20 to 24 bars
  • 2. Line an 11x7x2-inch or a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan; set pan aside.
  • 3. In a very large bowl toss together the kettle corn, toffee pieces and pecans; set aside.
  • 4. In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup, condensed milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar and butter. Bring mixture to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and boil gently, for 5 to 6 minutes or until the caramel sauce has turned light golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour caramel sauce over kettle corn mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until the kettle corn mixture is completely coated.
  • 5. Turn mixture into prepared pan, pressing firmly into pan using the back of the wooden spoon or a large piece of waxed paper.
  • 6. Spread melted chocolate over kettle corn mixture in pan. Drizzle caramel topping over chocolate. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • 7. Place in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
  • 8. Use foil to lift bars from pan. Cut in bars**. * Note: Place chocolate pieces in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on 50% (medium) power for 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is just melted, stirring twice. ** To make cutting easier, wipe blade of knife with wet paper towels frequently.

NWANKWA PETER
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


ali haidar
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best peanut butter bars he's ever had.


Yass Pc
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I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes. These bars definitely fit the bill.


Akinremi Emmanuel
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the graham cracker crust and the smooth peanut butter filling.


Rpj Loknath
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I would definitely make these bars again. They're a great addition to any party or potluck.


Naim Hossan
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They're easy to make and taste decent.


Avhapfani Patrick Tshishonga
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have needed to use a little more butter in the crust.


Isabel carrillo
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband and kids love them.


Kerry D
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate and graham cracker crust balance out the peanut butter flavor perfectly.


Ghidey Tikue
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My kids love these bars! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Mohsin Afridi
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Known Robloxian
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great snack or dessert.


Trevor Crain (Openize)
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Martha Nsiimenta
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These Cracker Jill bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I especially love the combination of the peanut butter and chocolate.