Nutty Caramel Bars

By fcgra

Makes 48 bars

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 Cups Flour
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• Pencil Salt
• 1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine
• 1 Egg, lightly beaten
• 2 Tablespoons Milk
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 Bag (14 oz) Caramels
• 1 Bag (12 oz) Peanut Butter Chips
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1 1/2 Cups toasted sliced blanched Almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Combine: 1 2/3 Cups Flour,2 Tablespoons Sugar, 3/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder, Pinch Salt..

Blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Stir in eggs, Milk & vanilla until mixture forms a ball.

Roll dough on lightly floured board to 17"x12". Transfer to 15"x10" baking pan. Bake 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly brown. Cool in pan.

In large saucepan, over low heat, stir together caramels, peanut butter chips, and milk until smooth (about 10-15 minutes). Spread caramel mixture over crust, sprinkle with almonds. Cool about 1 hour until set. Cut into 48 bars.