microwave peanut caramel bars

Name: Microwave Peanut Caramel Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 50 - caramels ( i used one 11 oz. package and about 1/3 of another); 1/4 cup(s) water; 3/4 cup(s) peanut butter, divided; 4 cup(s) cheerios; 1 cup(s) salted peanuts; 1 cup(s) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened

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Gretchen ***

Columbia, TN

Updated on Jan 6, 2014

These are addictive!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Microwave

yield depends on how you cut them

Ingredients

50 - caramels ( i used one 11 oz. package and about 1/3 of another)
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup peanut butter, divided
4 cups cheerios
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened

How To Make microwave peanut caramel bars

Step 1

In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat caramels, water, and 1/2 cup of the peanut butter on HIGH for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir well and microwave 1-2 minutes longer or until melted. Stir well.

Step 2

Add cereal and peanuts; stir until coated. Spread into a greased 9x13 pan. Set aside.
Step 3

In another microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips, butter, and remaining peanut butter on HIGH for 30-60 seconds, or until melted. Stir well. Spread evenly over the cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting. Enjoy! Notes: Microwave ovens vary, so cooking time may as well. I keep these in the fridge, because at room temp they tend to get too soft.
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