FULLY LOADED BARS - BAKERITA

Fully Loaded Bars - Bakerita image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup salted butter, softened (add 1/2 teaspoon salt if using unsalted)
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 bag (11 oz.) caramel bits (I used Kraft)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 cup broken pretzels

Steps:

bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, and egg with an electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a spoon. Stir in flour and oats. Spread evenly in the pan (helps to use your hands - just wet them to prevent sticking).
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and heavy cream over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are fully melted. Stir in peanut butter.
Pour caramel mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle on chocolate chips, peanuts, and pretzels. Press toppings into the caramel slightly, and cool until chocolate is set. Cut into 24 bars. Enjoy!