Description
Buttery-crust Peanut‑Caramel Bars layered with gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and rich chocolate—a sweet and salty treat perfect for sharing or indulging.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce or soft caramel candies
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
- 1 cup semi‑sweet or milk chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square (8×8″ or 9×9″) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1–2″ overhang.
- Mix flour, melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes or until set and lightly golden; let cool slightly.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the crust. Spread caramel sauce (or melted caramel candies) evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle roasted peanuts on the caramel and press gently so they adhere.
- Melt chocolate and spread or drizzle it evenly over the peanut layer.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan, slice into 12 squares, and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap peanuts for pecans, almonds, or cashews for different crunch.
- Use dark or white chocolate topping for variation.
- Drizzle melted peanut butter over the chocolate for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle flaked sea salt on top before chilling to balance sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
