Peanut Brittle Bars

Name: Peanut Brittle Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
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

Pairing the old-fashioned flavor of peanut brittle with yummy chocolate chips turns these bars into a satisfying treat and sought-after holiday gift. This is the perfect recipe for peanut candy bars. —Kristin Gleason, St. John, Kansas

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

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle peanuts and chocolate chips over warm crust. Combine caramel topping and flour; drizzle over top. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 12-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.