Nutty Chocolate-Caramel Bars

By Violet_61

Inspired by the classic Snickers bars, these squares deliver chewy nutty goodness without extra additives.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips, divided
• 3/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp. smooth peanut butter, divided
• 1 1/2 cups marshmallow cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 3/4 cups salted peanuts
• 1 (11oz) pkg. caramels, unwrapped
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

Line 9" X 13" pan with parchment paper. Place half the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter in bowl. Microwave 1 minute or until melted; stir. Pour into pan; smooth out. Freeze for 10 minutes.

In bowl, combine marshmallow cream and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Stir in sugar (mixture will be firm; use hands if necessary). Press evenly over chocolate layer. Sprinkle with peanuts. Chill.

In saucepan over medium heat, melt caramels with heavy cream, stirring constantly. Pour over marshmallow layer. Chill 15 minutes or until firm.

Melt and combine remaining chocolate chips and peanut butter. Pour over caramel. Chill for 30 minutes.

Cut into squares.