NO-BAKE PEANUTTY CARAMEL BARS

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Make these yummy no-bake bars in the microwave! My 6-year-old loves to help make these easy, tasty bars!

Provided by LettersToElijah

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
¾ cup peanut butter, divided
¼ cup water
4 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®)
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine caramels, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave oven on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue heating until melted, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add cereal and peanuts; stir well. Spread mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter in another microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave oven on high until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Spread over the cereal layer. Chill in the refrigerator until set, at least 2 hours. Cut into 36 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 123.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

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