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Ingredients
- 1 (17.5-oz.) package peanut butter cookie mix
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 4 1/2 tablespoons water, divided
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 (14-oz.) bag caramels, unwrapped
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups peanuts
- 1 (11.5-oz.) bag chocolate chips
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 9- x 13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cookie mix, oil, 1 tablespoon of water and egg until dough is well blended; spread firmly and evenly in prepared baking pan. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow cookie to cool completely.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat together corn syrup, butter, peanut butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and vanilla until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and continue to mix until powdered sugar is well incorporated. Spread mixture evenly over cookie base. Place in refrigerator to harden for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare next layer: Melt caramels and 2 tablespoons of water over low heat, stirring constantly; gradually add peanuts and blend well. Spread mixture evenly over cookie base. Place in refrigerator to harden for another 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until chocolate is smooth and completely melted; pour over cookie base. Place in refrigerator for one final time to harden for 60 minutes. Cut into 36 bars.