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Des: 5* MCR: Peanutty Caramel Bars




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Des: 5* MCR: Peanutty Caramel Bars

Adapted from: Taste of Home October/November 2001
3 reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
Prep: 10 min. + chilling
Yield: about 3 dozen.

Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts and peanut butter, they remind some folks of a candy bar. Kids of all ages love them. —Charlene Bennett Clearville, Pennsylvania *Test Kitchen Approved

Ingredients:
• 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup peanut butter, 'divided'
• 4 cups Cheerios
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup stick margarine or butter, softened

Directions:
1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until melted. Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside.

2. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chips, margarine and remaining peanut butter on high for 20-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting.


Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with an 1100-watt microwave.

Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.

1 serving (1 each) equals 147 calories, 10 g fat (2.8 g saturated fat), 1.3 mg cholesterol, 126 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.