PEANUT BRITTLE BARS

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Pairing the old-fashioned flavor of peanut brittle with yummy chocolate chips turns these bars into a satisfying treat and sought-after holiday gift. This is the perfect recipe for peanut candy bars. -Kristin Gleason, St. John, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
TOPPING:
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes., Sprinkle peanuts and chocolate chips over warm crust. Combine caramel topping and flour; drizzle over top. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 12-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

steve dob
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Jennifer Shorty (beautiful disaster)
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I've made these bars several times, and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them!


Adamu Abdulmalik
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a hit.


Avethandwa Sali
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut brittle, but I loved these bars. The peanut brittle topping is not too hard, and it adds a nice crunch to the bars.


Ogbebor Destiny
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Rakesh Jha
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I've made these bars several times, and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them!


ivayo mercy
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a hit.


Ahamed Mashood
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut brittle, but I loved these bars. The peanut brittle topping is not too hard, and it adds a nice crunch to the bars.


mozi gamingYt
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Aftab Aihmad
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I made these bars for a bake sale, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Louise Liebenberg
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These bars are seriously addictive. I can't stop eating them! The peanut brittle topping is the perfect touch.


Debbie Carroll
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I've tried many peanut brittle bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bars are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. My friends and family love them!


FA THE KILLER 09
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These peanut brittle bars were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the peanut brittle topping is just divine. I'll definitely be making these again and again.