Peanut Butter-Caramel-Chocolate Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter-Caramel-Chocolate Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix; ½ cup butter, softened; 1 large egg; 20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (12 1/4 ounce) jar caramel topping; ¼ cup creamy peanut butter; ½ cup salted peanuts; 1 (16 ounce) can milk chocolate frosting (or use your favorite recipe); ½ cup chopped salted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, softened
1 large egg
20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 1/4 ounce) jar caramel topping
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup salted peanuts
1 (16 ounce) can milk chocolate frosting (or use your favorite recipe)
½ cup chopped salted peanuts

1
MAKE THE BARS: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, butter, and egg; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until no longer crumbly, about 3 minutes.
2
Stir in the peanut butter cups; press the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
3
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
4
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, caramel topping, and peanut butter until smooth.
5
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil, about 25 minutes.
6
Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer; remove pan from heat and stir in the peanuts.
7
Spread the mixture evenly over the warm crust; bake for 6-7 minutes longer, or until almost set.
8
Cool completely on a wire rack.
9
Spread evenly with the frosting; sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
10
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
11
Bring to room temperature before serving; but they're just as yummy cold!

3635

kcal

Calories

308

Fat

131

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, ½ cup butter, softened, 1 large egg, 20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter-Caramel-Chocolate 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.

Peanut Butter-Caramel-Chocolate Bars

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