Description
Chewy and indulgent dessert bars loaded with peanuts, gooey caramel, and melty chocolate chips. These bars are the perfect combination of salty and sweet, great for parties or a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 cup caramel sauce or melted soft caramels
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts.
- Spread half of the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the dough layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top and gently spread or flatten.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use salted peanuts for a sweet-salty contrast.
- You can use store-bought caramel sauce or melt soft caramels with a splash of cream.
- Let bars cool completely for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg