PEANUT BUTTER MELTAWAYS

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Peanut Butter square with caramel and chocolate on top. I don't remember where I got this recipe, but everyone loves it!

Provided by manushag

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
1 cup sugar or 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
26 -30 caramels
1/4 cup heavy cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 cake pan.
  • Whisk together all dry ingredients.
  • Cream butter with sugar. Add peanut butter, egg and water. Add dry ingredients. Press into cake pan and bake 15-20 minutes until brown around the edges. Cool 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt caramels with cream. Stir and add vanilla. Spread hot caramel over crust and top with chocolate chips and chopped peanuts. After chocolate melts, I chill in refrigerator until chocolate is firm before attempting to cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 154.2, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 18, Protein 3

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