Caramel-Peanut Butter Bars

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Caramel-Peanut Butter Bars
290 min.
36
240kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Caramel-Peanut Butter Bars, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter, luscious caramel, and decadent chocolate. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these bars are sure to impress friends and family alike. With a total preparation time of just under five hours, including chilling, you’ll find that the wait is well worth it as the flavors meld together beautifully.

Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the chopped peanuts and a smooth, creamy texture that melts in your mouth. The base, made from a simple sugar cookie mix, provides a light and buttery foundation that perfectly complements the rich caramel and peanut butter filling. Topped with a generous layer of Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy milk chocolate frosting, these bars are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight.

Whether you’re looking for a sweet addition to a potluck, a special dessert for a celebration, or simply a treat to enjoy at home, these Caramel-Peanut Butter Bars are a crowd-pleaser. With 36 servings, they’re perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 36  individually wrapped caramels (from 14-oz bag)
  • 0.3 cup creamy peanut butter 
  •  eggs 
  • lb chocolate betty crocker®
  • 15  peanut butter candy pieces miniature coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup peanuts chopped
  • pouch sugar cookie mix betty crocker® (1 lb 1.5 oz)
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned (not evaporated)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Stir in peanut butter.
  4. Heat to boiling. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup peanuts.
  6. Spread over warm cookie base. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  7. Spread frosting evenly over filling.
  8. 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

Calories240kcal
Protein5.52%
Fat41.08%
Carbs53.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.91
Glycemic Load
11.77
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.4539130446704%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:239.93kcal
12%
Fat:11.48g
17.66%
Saturated Fat:4.34g
27.12%
Carbohydrates:33.58g
11.19%
Net Carbohydrates:32.59g
11.85%
Sugar:25.8g
28.66%
Cholesterol:9mg
3%
Sodium:120.13mg
5.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:8.32mg
2.77%
Protein:3.47g
6.95%
Phosphorus:75.59mg
7.56%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.39%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.06%
Magnesium:26.18mg
6.54%
Calcium:53.02mg
5.3%
Copper:0.1mg
5.19%
Selenium:2.76µg
3.95%
Fiber:0.98g
3.93%
Vitamin B3:0.76mg
3.8%
Potassium:128.24mg
3.66%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.24%
Iron:0.57mg
3.14%
Vitamin A:153.01IU
3.06%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.96%
Folate:11.39µg
2.85%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.49%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.32%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.72%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.55%
Vitamin K:1.07µg
1.02%