Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars! A dreamy peanut butter cup crust is layered with a rich peanut butter-caramel filling and finished with a luscious chocolate frosting. This surprisingly easy recipe uses a cake mix for convenience, resulting in a flavor explosion so good, nobody will ever guess! Prep time includes 1 hour of chilling.

Prep Time 180 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 2762.2 kcal
Protein 83g
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Ingredients for Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars

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How to Make Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, egg, and peanut butter. Mix until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  4. While the crust is baking, prepare the peanut butter caramel filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the caramels, butter, and peanut butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
  5. Pour the caramel filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the filling is set.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate frosting. Melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  8. Pour the chocolate frosting over the set caramel filling and spread evenly.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

121 g

Sugar

757g

Fat

219g

Carbs

119g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars?

Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars takes about 360 minutes from start to finish — roughly 180 minutes to prepare and 180 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars?

Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars has approximately 2762.2 calories per serving, with about 83 g protein, 119 g carbohydrates and 217 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Bars are Yellow Cake Mix, Butter, Egg, Miniature Peanut Butter Cups, Cornstarch, Caramel Topping. See the full list with measurements above.

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