Are you ready to indulge in a symphony of sweet and salty flavors? The salted caramel chocolate and peanut cracker stack bars are an absolute delight, combining the crunch of crackers, the velvety richness of caramel, the decadent smoothness of chocolate, and the nutty goodness of peanuts. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SALTED CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT CRACKER-STACK BARS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by cindygwest
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, extending foil over the edges of the pan. Arrange half of the crackers in a single layer over the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium saucepan combine butter, honey, brown sugar, and cream. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Add graham cracker crumbs, reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook mixture for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon of the sea salt. 2.Pour half of the caramel mixture over the crackers in the prepared pan, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups and peanuts. Pour remaining caramel over. Arrange remaining crackers in a single layer over the caramel, pushing slightly to secure. 3.For topping, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butterscotch pieces. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Spread chocolate mixture over cracker layer; immediately sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. 4.Chill bars for 2 hours or until completely firm. Using the edges of the foil, lift the uncut bars out of the pan. Cut into 32 or 40 squares.
NO-BAKE SALTED CARAMEL GOLDEN GRAHAMS™ BARS
A no-bake treat comes together quick with salted caramel and Golden Grahams™ cereal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Spray large bowl with cooking spray; stir together cereal and nuts in bowl.
- Spray medium microwavable bowl with cooking spray; add butter, caramel sauce, salt and marshmallows. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth, stirring after each minute.
- Pour hot marshmallow mixture over cereal and nuts; stir until cereal is well coated. Press firmly in pan.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 90 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over top of bars.
- Cool at least 1 1/2 hours until firm. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL BARS
I love to experiment with different recipes and combine classic and new flavors. I've been making this shortbread for over 20 years and finally have found the perfect pairing! I love salted caramel, and of course I love dark chocolate, so I layered these two flavors with my favorite shortbread crust. It's melt-in-your-mouth good, and it is quickly becoming a favorite with my family, friends and customers! For even more gooey goodness, drizzle bottled caramel sauce over top. -Lisa Glenn, Sarasota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Beat butter, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in flour, mixing well. Press 3 cups of dough onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. pan. Bake until set, 20-22 minutes. , Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt caramels with cream over low heat until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with salt, then chocolate chips. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over top. Bake until light golden brown, 30-35 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SALTED CARAMEL PEANUT BARS
Shortbread alone is a treat, but when it is topped with a thick layer of creamy caramel, crunchy peanuts and flaky salt, it becomes that much more! A pinch of cinnamon and splash of warm vanilla make these bars perfect for fall, but honestly, we're happy to have them anytime.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Butter a 9 1/2-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet or quarter sheet pan and line it with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the 2 long sides. Then butter the parchment.
- Whisk the flour, cornstarch, kosher salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat to combine, scraping down the sides as needed. Slowly add the flour mixture and beat on low until the dough is just combined; do not overwork.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out as evenly as possible with a silicone spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, then use your hands to press and flatten the dough into a smooth even layer. Pull back the plastic wrap and use a fork to prick the dough all over. Cover again and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
- Uncover the dough and bake, rotating the baking sheet from front to back halfway through, until golden, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Combine the caramels and cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the shortbread and spread it evenly. Immediately sprinkle with the peanuts and a large pinch of flaky salt. Gently push down on the topping to make sure it sticks to the caramel. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Use the parchment overhang to gently lift the shortbread and slide it onto a cutting board. Remove the parchment and cut into 24 squares. Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
CARAMEL PEANUT BARS
Rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts and gooey caramel peek out from between golden oat and crumb layers. Delicious!-Ardyce Piehl, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt caramels with cream, stirring often. Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanuts over the crust; top with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MARY'S SALTED CARAMEL-PECAN BARS
My daughter Mary and I love to cook and we love pecan pie. This year we wanted to try something other than the traditional pies for Thanksgiving. This turned out so good we wanted to share it with everyone.
Provided by Don
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
- Arrange pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until pecans are toasted and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared jelly roll pan.
- Combine brown sugar, butter, and cream in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Fold in pecans. Pour pecan mixture over graham crackers, spreading to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven until topping is bubbling, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with salt. Transfer coated crackers and aluminum foil to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes. Break into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 106 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
SALTED CARAMEL-PECAN BARS
Make and share this Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
- Line a 15x10 inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil; lightly grease foil. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in prepared pan, slightly overlapping edges.
- Combine sugar, butter, and cream in a medium-size heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and pecans. Pour butter mixture over crackers, spreading to coat.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 11 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
- Immediately sprinkle with salt, and slide foil from pan onto a wire rack. Cool completely (about 30 minutes). Break into bars.
- Chocolate-Pecan-Caramel Bars: Prepare recipe as directed through Step 4. Top warm bars with 1 cup dark chocolate morsels. Let stand 3 minutes, and spread chocolate over bars. Proceed with recipe as directed in Step 5. Chill 20 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- For the salted caramel sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning. - Cook the caramel sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a deep amber color. - Be careful not to overcook the caramel sauce, as it can quickly burn. - Once the caramel sauce is cooked, immediately transfer it to a heatproof bowl and let it cool completely. - For the chocolate peanut butter ganache, use a high-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate. - Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped so that it melts smoothly. - Heat the cream and peanut butter in a microwave or on the stovetop until just simmering. - Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. - For the cracker stack bars, use any type of cracker you like. - Ritz crackers, graham crackers, or chocolate graham crackers all work well. - Spread a layer of salted caramel sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. - Arrange a layer of crackers on top of the caramel sauce. - Top the crackers with a layer of chocolate peanut butter ganache. - Repeat the layers until all of the ingredients have been used. - Refrigerate the cracker stack bars for at least 2 hours before cutting into them.Conclusion:
These salted caramel chocolate and peanut cracker stack bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a sweet and salty flavor combination, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these salted caramel chocolate and peanut cracker stack bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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