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Peanut Brittle Bars Recipe

Pairing the old-fashioned flavor of peanut brittle with yummy chocolate chips turns these bars into a satisfying treat and sought-after holiday gift.

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Peanut Brittle Bars Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 48 Servings

15 25 40

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
TOPPING:
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle peanuts and chocolate chips over warm crust. Combine caramel topping and flour; drizzle over top. Bake 12-16 minutes longer or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 142 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Brittle Bars in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2001, p47