Chocolate Caramel Peanut Bars
Featuring a sweet and salty combination of chocolate chips, caramel bits and roasted peanuts, these Chocolate Caramel Peanut Bars will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 9 oz. ½ cup + 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 2 cups salted roasted peanuts
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 11-oz. package caramel baking bits
Instructions
For the Crust
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease the edges of a 10”x15”x1” rimmed baking sheet. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Set pan aside. (Tip: Use a long piece of parchment paper so that it overhangs the edges by 1-2”. This will make it easier to remove the bars later.)
- Using a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt; stir until well combined. Set flour mixture aside.
- Using a countertop mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes on medium speed).
- Add the eggs and vanilla; mix on low speed until well combined.
- Add the flour mixture; mix on low speed until well combined.
- Press dough evenly into prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, or until light golden brown in color.
For the Topping
- Using a medium bowl, combine the peanuts, chocolate chips and caramel baking bits.
- Remove pan from oven and sprinkle mixture evenly on top of the baked crust.
- Return pan to the oven and continue baking for 16-18 minutes, or until chocolate chips and caramel bits have melted.
- Let pan fully cool (1-2 hours) before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
