Choc Peanut Caramel Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Base Layer
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1 cup chocolate chips (try any variety: semi-sweet, milk or dark)
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1/4 cup butterscotch chips
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1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
→ Nougat Layer
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 jar (198g) marshmallow fluff
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1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups roughly chopped salted cocktail peanuts
→ Caramel Layer
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1 bag (312g) unwrapped caramel candies
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
→ Top Chocolate Layer
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2/3 cup chocolate chips (any type works: semi-sweet, milk or dark)
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3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
# Instructions:
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Cover a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, making sure the paper goes up the sides so you can lift everything out easily when done.
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Mix 1 cup chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and 1/4 cup peanut butter in a bowl safe for the microwave. Heat for 1 minute, then give it a stir. Keep heating in 30-second bursts until it's all melted and smooth. Spread it across the bottom of your lined pan and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes until it hardens.
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Put sugar, butter, and 1/4 cup cream in a pot over medium heat. Let it come to a boil. Keep it boiling for 5 minutes and don't stop stirring. Take it off the heat and right away mix in the marshmallow fluff, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and vanilla. Toss in the chopped peanuts. Spread this mix over your cooled chocolate base. Chill again for 30 minutes.
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Mix caramels and 3 tablespoons cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir, and keep heating in 30-second rounds until it's all melted and smooth. Pour this over your chilled nougat and spread it out evenly. Back to the fridge for another 30 minutes.
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Mix 2/3 cup chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir, and continue with 30-second zaps until totally melted and smooth. Pour over the firm caramel and spread it out. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.
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Slice into 64 little squares or bigger chunks if you want. Keep them in a sealed container in your fridge.
# Notes:
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These tasty no-bake treats pack all the yummy layers you'd find in your favorite candy bar with chocolate, soft nougat, gooey caramel, and crunchy peanuts.
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Want neat edges? Dip your knife in hot water and wipe it clean between cuts.
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Let these sit out for 5-10 minutes before eating so they're not too hard on your teeth.