Ohhh — Chocolate Peanut Caramel Bars are the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat! 🍫🥜🍯 Think Snickers vibes: buttery crust, gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and a smooth chocolate topping. Here’s how to make them at home:
🍫 Chocolate Peanut Caramel Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup brown sugar
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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Pinch of salt
For the caramel layer:
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1 cup soft caramels (about 30 unwrapped pieces)
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3 tbsp heavy cream
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1 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped
For the chocolate topping:
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1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate, if preferred)
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2 tbsp peanut butter (optional for smoothness & flavor)
Instructions
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Preheat oven:
350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. -
Make the crust:
Mix flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt. Press into the bottom of the pan.
Bake 15–18 minutes, or until golden. Let it cool slightly. -
Make the caramel layer:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels and heavy cream in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Stir in chopped peanuts, then pour evenly over the crust.
Chill 10–15 minutes to set slightly. -
Make the chocolate layer:
Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together (microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring until smooth).
Pour over the caramel-peanut layer and spread evenly. -
Set & cut:
Refrigerate for about 1–2 hours until firm. Lift from pan using parchment and cut into bars.
💡 Tips
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For a softer caramel layer, add a splash more cream.
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Sprinkle a little sea salt on top before the chocolate sets for a gourmet touch.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week (they also freeze beautifully).
Would you like me to show you a no-bake version (super quick — just layer, chill, and enjoy) or stick with this baked one?
