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Peanut Butter Caramel Bars Recipe

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When my husband, Bob, and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, "What's for dessert?" I have a happy group of guys when I report that these rich bars are on the menu. They're chockfull of yummy ingredients. -Lee Ann Karnowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

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Peanut Butter Caramel Bars Recipe

Prep: 50 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 36 Servings

50 20 70

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup salted peanuts
TOPPING:
1 can (16 ounces) milk chocolate frosting
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and egg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes or until no longer crumbly. Stir in peanut butter cups.
Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, caramel topping and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Cook over low heat for 25-27 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil; stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts.
Spread evenly over warm crust. Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Spread with frosting; sprinkle with peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 215 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Caramel Bars in Taste of Home August/September 1999, p33

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Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2012 by mamabear04

Have made this several times. Have a cup of coffee ready, it is very rich.

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2012 by HeatherHH

There are SO good. Gooey and rich and definitely taste homemade. My only suggestion would be to chop the peanuts that go on top for a better presentation and nicer texture.

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2010 by slug9000

These are delicious! The chocolate frosting gives them an interesting and unique flavor. They are best right out of the fridge!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2009 by lightedway

This is a fun recipe. I recommend getting all your ingredients together before getting started. The saucepan mixture came together quickly for me. These bars are extraordinary. They disappear fast and freeze well too! Thank you Lee Ann