PEANUT BRITTLE BARS

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Pairing the old-fashioned flavor of peanut brittle with yummy chocolate chips turns these bars into a satisfying treat and sought-after holiday gift. This is the perfect recipe for peanut candy bars. -Kristin Gleason, St. John, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
TOPPING:
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes., Sprinkle peanuts and chocolate chips over warm crust. Combine caramel topping and flour; drizzle over top. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 12-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.