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Peanutty Caramel Bars

Name: Peanutty Caramel Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 1/4 cup water; 3/4 cup peanut butter, divided; 4 cups Cheerios; 1 cup salted peanuts; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips; 1/2 cup butter, softened

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

about 3 dozen

Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts and peanut butter, they remind some folks of a candy bar. Kids of all ages love them. —Charlene Bennett Clearville, Pennsylvania

Peanutty Caramel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup peanut butter, divided
4 cups Cheerios
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until melted. Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside.
In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 20-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 154 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Peanutty Caramel Bars

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