CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL PEANUT COOKIE BARS

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We topped Betty Crocker Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie dough with melted caramel and peanut butter and a sprinkling of peanuts for a delectable snack bar.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
36 caramels (from 14-oz bag), unwrapped
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  • In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt caramels with sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to make sure bottom does not burn. Add peanut butter; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup of the peanuts.
  • Pour caramel mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup peanuts evenly over top. Cool 2 hours. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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