Name: Peanut Butter, Caramel and Almond Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 36 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups powdered sugar; 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter; 1-1/2 cups slivered almonds, chopped, divided; 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels; 3 Tbsp. water; 1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER&#39;S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.), broken into pieces; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine

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1 Hr(s) 20 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

20 Min(s) Prep

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Graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter and almonds form the base for these yummy no-bake bar cookies that are topped with melted caramels and chocolate.

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36 servings

Original recipe yields 36 servings

4 cups powdered sugar

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

1-1/2 cups slivered almonds, chopped, divided

3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels

3 Tbsp. water

1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.), broken into pieces

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine

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Let's Make It

Combine sugar, cracker crumbs, peanut butter, 1 cup nuts and melted butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.

Cook caramels and water in saucepan on low heat 5 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Pour over crust.

Cook chocolate and remaining butter in separate saucepan 4 to 6 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Spread over caramel layer. Immediately sprinkle with remaining nuts; press gently into caramel layer with back of spoon. Refrigerate 1 hour or until caramel layer is firm.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

You'll know it is a special occasion when the aroma from this special treat fills the house.

Tip 2

Substitute

Substitute chopped PLANTERS Pecans for the almonds.

Tip 3

Substitute

Substitute 1 cup BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks for the chopped chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories

260

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g

19%

Saturated Fat 6g

30%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 140mg

Total Carbohydrates 29g

11%

Dietary Fibers 2g

Sugars 23g

46%

Protein 5g

10%

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

36 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.