Peanut Butter Cookie Candy Bars (Cookie Mix) Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Cookie Candy Bars (Cookie Mix)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (17 1/2 ounce) packagebetty crocker peanut butter cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon water; 1 egg; ⅓ cup light corn syrup; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened; 3 tablespoons peanut butter; 1 tablespoon water; 1 ½ teaspoons water; 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla; 1 dash salt; 3 ½ cups powdered sugar; 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped; 2 tablespoons water; 1 ½ cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts; 1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

Servings: persons

1 (17 1/2 ounce) packagebetty crocker peanut butter cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
⅓ cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon water
1 ½ teaspoons water
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla
1 dash salt
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

1
Heat oven to 350F
2
Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
3
In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
4
Press dough in bottom of pan.
5
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
6
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
7
In large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
8
Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended (filling will be thick).
9
Press filling over cookie base.
10
Refrigerate while preparing caramel layer.
11
In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and 2 tablespoons water over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted.
12
Stir in peanuts.
13
Spread evenly over filling.
14
Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until caramel layer is firm.
15
In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted.
16
Spread evenly over caramel layer.
17
Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set.
18
For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
19
Store covered at room temperature.

1296

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (17 1/2 ounce) packagebetty crocker peanut butter cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz), 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon water, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Cookie Candy Bars (Cookie Mix) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peanut Butter Cookie Candy Bars (Cookie Mix)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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