Peanut Butter Caramel And Almond Bars Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and egg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes or until no longer crumbly. Stir in peanut butter cups. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, caramel topping and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Cook over low heat for 25-27 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil; stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts. , Spread evenly over warm crust. Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Spread with frosting; sprinkle with peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Spread melted chocolate over the crumb crust. Chill for about 5 minutes, then cut into bars before the chocolate is completely set, then chill until ready to serve.

PEANUT BUTTER, CARAMEL AND ALMOND BARS

Steps:

• 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.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT-BUTTER-CARAMEL CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Press mixture into prepared pan in an even layer. Let cool 15 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 3 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over medium heat, swirling pan a few times, until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Uncover and cook, undisturbed, until mixture turns amber, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Carefully add cream and 2 tablespoons butter (it will bubble up); stir until smooth. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Whisk in peanut butter. Spread mixture evenly over crust and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt chocolate and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small heat-proof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Let stand 5 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Lift from pan using overhangs. Using a serrated knife, cut into squares. Refrigerate in an airtight container between pieces of parchment up to 3 days.

CARAMEL ALMOND BARS

Steps:

• Grease 19cm x 29cm rectangular pan.
• Line base and two long sides with baking paper extending paper 2cm above edge of pan.
• For crust:.
• In medium bowl combine biscuit crumbs, grounded almonds and melted butter.
• Press over base of prepared pan.
• Refrigerate until firm about 30 minute.
• For filling:.
• In medium saucepan melt 60g of butter and 2 Tablespoon sugar add condensed milk.
• Simmer whisking constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens and is golden brown.
• It takes about 8 minutes.
• Spread hot caramel over crumb layer,refrigerate until firm.
• Spread combined chocolate and oil over bars and leave to set.
• Caramelized almonds - garnish:.
• In small saucepan melt sugar and water bring it to the boil over high heat. Cook until golden brown takes about 5-10 minutes add sliced almonds. Stir well.
• Pour over silikon mat (silkpat)or well oiled baking tray.
• Quickly spread it out with wooden spoon. Let it cool.
• Break into pieces by hand and put on top as a garnish.

CARAMEL PEANUT BARS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt caramels with cream, stirring often. Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanuts over the crust; top with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.