Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

By JUDY2949

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts
• 1 can (16 ounces) milk chocolate frosting
• 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

Details

Servings 36
Preparation time 50mins
Cooking time 70mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and egg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes or until no longer crumbly. Stir in peanut butter cups.

Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, caramel topping and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Cook over low heat for 25-27 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil; stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts.

Spread evenly over warm crust. Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Spread with frosting; sprinkle with peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.
Yield: about 3 dozen.