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Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

By: Lee Ann Karnowski  
"When my husband, Bob, and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, 'What's for dessert?' I have a happy group of guys when I report that these rich bars are on the menu. They're chockfull of yummy ingredients. -Lee Ann Karnowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin"

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Prep Time:
50 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 (16 ounce) container milk chocolate frosting
  • 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, butter and egg; beat until no longer crumbly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter cups. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cornstarch, caramel topping and peanut butter until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil, about 25 minutes. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts. Spread evenly over warm crust. Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Spread with frosting; sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Julie 
Oh my, oh my, these bars are 'to die for'! I made them for a girls night out party and we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by SHEDEL 
Made the recipe as stated because it sounded delicious. For some reason all of the... MORE

 
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