Peanut Butter-Caramel-Chocolate Bars |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Peanut butter cup crust, peanut butter-caramel filling, and chocolate frosting-so good no one will even care you used a cake mix! *Prep time also includes the 1 hr refrigeration time.* Ingredients:
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 large egg |
20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 (12 1/4 ounce) jar caramel topping |
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter |
1/2 cup salted peanuts |
1 (16 ounce) can milk chocolate frosting (or use your favorite recipe) |
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts |
Directions:
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 350°F 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!
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