caramel peanut bars

Name: caramel peanut bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter (melted); 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup chopped peanuts

Delicious oatmeal bars with chocolate, peanuts, and caramel that taste like candy.

40 min

Easy

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Ingredients

quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups

packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups

baking soda 3/4 teaspoon

salt 1/4 teaspoon

butter (melted) 3/4 cup

caramels 1 package (14 ounces)

heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup

semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces)

chopped peanuts 3/4 cup

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients (oats, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt); stir in the butter. Reserve 1 cup for the topping. Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet or microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and cream. Heat over low heat or microwave until melted, stirring frequently. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and peanuts over the crust; top with the caramel mixture. Sprinkle with the reserved oat mixture.