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Updated Nov 13, 2009
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Make a sweet cookie crust and top it with a quick version of a favorite peanut candy treat.

Peanut Brittle Bars

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 48
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Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter or margarine

Topping

  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 jar (12.5 oz) caramel topping
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening. In large bowl, mix all base ingredients except butter. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 8 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 
    2
    Remove partially baked base from oven. Sprinkle peanuts and chocolate chips over warm base. In small bowl, mix caramel topping and 3 tablespoons flour until well blended. Drizzle evenly over chocolate chips and peanuts.
  • Step 
    3
    Return to oven; bake 12 to 18 minutes longer or until topping is set and golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into bars.

Nutrition

150 Calories
8g Total Fat
3g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
120mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
10g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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