Salty Sweet Peanutty Treat

Health score
1%
Salty Sweet Peanutty Treat
200 min.
32
263kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our Salty Sweet Peanutty Treat, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances rich flavors and textures. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply a cozy night in. With a combination of chocolate chip cookie dough, gooey caramel, crunchy pretzels, and roasted peanuts, each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this treat. The process is simple yet rewarding, allowing you to create a dessert that looks as good as it tastes. The layers of flavors come together beautifully, with the salty pretzels contrasting perfectly against the sweet caramel and chocolate drizzle. Plus, with 32 servings, there's plenty to share—or keep all to yourself!

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees delicious results. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible Salty Sweet Peanutty Treat. It's not just a dessert; it's an experience that will leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz chocolate chip cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 24  individually wrapped caramels 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned (not evaporated)
  • cups pretzel twists 
  • 1.5 cups roasted peanuts salted chopped
  • cup semi chocolate chips 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
  3. Spread dough in bottom of pan.
  4. Bake 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat filling ingredients over medium-low heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. As soon as pan is removed from oven, press pretzels firmly into partially baked base, slightly overlapping pretzels.
  8. Sprinkle chopped peanuts evenly over pretzels.
  9. Pour caramel filling over top; spread evenly.
  10. Bake 20 minutes longer until caramel filling bubbles. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  11. In small microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until melted. Dip fork into melted chocolate; drizzle chocolate over bars. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein7.09%
Fat49.23%
Carbs43.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.05
Glycemic Load
14.46
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.7930434851543%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:262.6kcal
13.13%
Fat:14.7g
22.62%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.65%
Carbohydrates:29.35g
9.78%
Net Carbohydrates:27.76g
10.1%
Sugar:18.81g
20.9%
Cholesterol:11.43mg
3.81%
Sodium:196.57mg
8.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.84mg
1.61%
Protein:4.76g
9.53%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.12%
Phosphorus:95.78mg
9.58%
Magnesium:32.08mg
8.02%
Vitamin B3:1.56mg
7.79%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.29%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.05%
Folate:26.17µg
6.54%
Fiber:1.58g
6.33%
Copper:0.12mg
6.19%
Calcium:58.72mg
5.87%
Potassium:184.96mg
5.28%
Selenium:3.5µg
4.99%
Iron:0.88mg
4.87%
Vitamin A:204.67IU
4.09%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.72%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.85%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.73%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.73%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.68%