Desserts

Peanut Butter, Caramel and Almond Bars

Peanut Butter, Caramel and Almond Bars recipe

photo by:kraft

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.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 20 min

servings

total:

3 doz. or 36 servings, 1 bar each

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What You Need

cups powdered sugar

1-1/2

cups NABISCO Graham Cracker Crumbs

1-1/2

cups PLANTERS Creamy Peanut Butter

1-1/2

cups PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, chopped, divided

3/4

cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted

bag (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels

1/4

cup water

1-1/2

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

Tbsp. butter or margarine

Make It

MIX sugar, cracker crumbs, peanut butter, 1 cup of the almonds and melted butter in large bowl. Press firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan.

PLACE caramels and water in large saucepan; cook on low heat until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Pour over crust.

COMBINE chocolate and 3 Tbsp. butter in large saucepan. Cook on low heat until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Spread over caramel layer. Immediately sprinkle with remaining almonds; press gently into caramel layer. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into 36 bars. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.