PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CANDY BARS

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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Love crunchy caramel-peanut butter candy bars? Try these indulgent cookies to satisfy cravings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
Dash salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended (filling will be thick). Press filling over cookie base. Refrigerate while preparing caramel layer.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and 2 tablespoons water over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Stir in peanuts. Spread evenly over filling. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until caramel layer is firm.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

Lelethu Swartbooi
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Overall, I was disappointed with these candy bars. I wouldn't recommend them.


Michael Green
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The candy bars were too difficult to cut into individual pieces.


Mellow Vibes
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The chocolate layer was too thin and didn't provide enough flavor.


Moeez Khan
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The cookie base was too dry and crumbly.


RK EDITS
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These candy bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Said rasul
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I made these candy bars with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great activity for a rainy day.


Gabriel Ujong
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These candy bars are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter and chocolate chips.


Farha Chowdhury
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I love the way these candy bars look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


yashfa yashfa
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These cookie candy bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Abdulrahman Kabir
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I love that these candy bars can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have a sweet treat on hand when I need one.


MD jihad Mollah
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These candy bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


Martin Coyle
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I really enjoyed these candy bars. The chocolate and peanut butter flavors are balanced perfectly.


Sports and Fun Of Pakistan
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These cookie candy bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the peanut butter and chocolate complement each other.


naeem durrani
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I made these candy bars for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Olorunjuwon Godwin
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These peanut butter cookie candy bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I especially love the chocolate and peanut butter combination.