Peanut Brittle Bars

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening.

2. 2

   In large bowl, mix all base ingredients EXCEPT butter.

3. 3

   With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until crumbly.

4. 4

   Press mixture evenly in bottom of pan and bake 8 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.

5. 5

   Remove partially baked base from oven.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the peanuts and chocolate chips over warm base.

7. 7

   In small bowl, mix caramel topping and 3 tablespoons flour until well blended.

8. 8

   Drizzle evenly over chocolate chips and peanuts.

9. 9

   Return to oven; bake 12 to 18 minutes longer or until topping is set and golden brown.

10. 10

    Cool completely, about 1 hour.

11. 11

    Cut into bars.

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