Caramel-Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Name: Caramel-Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag sugar cookie mix, Betty Crocker Brand recommended; ½ cup butter, softened (or margarine, softened); 1 egg; 15 miniature peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped; 36 caramels, unwrapped; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; ¼ cup creamy peanut butter; ½ cup peanuts; 1 (1 lb) container milk chocolate frosting, Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy brand recommended; ½ cup peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) bag sugar cookie mix, Betty Crocker Brand recommended
½ cup butter, softened (or margarine, softened)
1 egg
15 miniature peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped
36 caramels, unwrapped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup peanuts
1 (1 lb) container milk chocolate frosting, Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy brand recommended
½ cup peanuts, chopped

1
Heat oven to 350F Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
2
In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms.
3
Stir in candies.
4
Press dough in bottom of pan.
5
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
6
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted.
7
Stir in peanut butter.
8
Heat to boiling.
9
Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
10
Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup peanuts.
11
Spread over warm cookie base.
12
Cool completely, about 2 hours.
13
Spread frosting evenly over filling.
14
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
15
Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
16
For bars, cut 9 rows by 4 rows.
17
Store covered in refrigerator.

2984

kcal

Calories

246

Fat

125

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) bag sugar cookie mix, Betty Crocker Brand recommended, ½ cup butter, softened (or margarine, softened), 1 egg, 15 miniature peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Caramel-Peanut Butter Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel-Peanut Butter Bars

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