{"id":364271,"date":"2026-08-02T22:33:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/caramel-peanut-bars-kevin-is-cooking\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T22:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:33:37","slug":"caramel-peanut-bars-kevin-is-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=364271","title":{"rendered":"Caramel Peanut Bars | Kevin Is Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"


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These <\/em>caramel peanut bars<\/em><\/strong> stack sweet, salty, and chewy layers into one easy-to-slice treat that\u2019s just as easy to eat. The soft, pretzel-studded base is home to a seriously indulgent peanut butter layer, and it\u2019s finished with warm caramel and chopped peanuts for crunch.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Look, I love moist cupcakes and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies as much as anyone. And don\u2019t even get me started on my all-time favorites, blondies<\/a>\u2026. But some desserts are so gooey and delicious that they\u2019ll get people hovering around the pan and wondering what you\u2019re up to. And these bars fall right into that category.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The first time I made a batch of caramel peanut bars, I planned to let them cool, cut them neatly, and store them away. Well, that didn\u2019t quite happen. A few \u201ctest slices\u201d turned into a small crowd in the kitchen, and they were gone lickety-split. Literally!<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s something about the mix here that works every time. You\u2019ve got that soft base with a little crunch from the pretzels. Then you load on that creamy peanut butter layer, and have the caramel topping that settles into all the corners. If you like Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies<\/a> or regular ol\u2019 Peanut Butter Bars<\/a>, you absolutely need to throw this mix into the oven, stat. You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n

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I like to use Kraft Premium Caramel Bits instead of having to unwrap endless caramels. I find them a pain to unwrap.
You also could make your own using my Homemade Caramel Sauce<\/a>. If you do make my recipe, just omit the caramel and milk in this recipe\u2019s list of ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ingredient Notes and Substitutions<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

(Be sure to check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities)<\/p>\n