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* Exported from MasterCook *

Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

Recipe By :Taste of Home
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1 egg
20 miniature peanut butter cups -- chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 jar caramel ice cream topping -- (12-14 ounces)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup salted peanuts
Topping
16 ounces milk chocolate frosting
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

In mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, butter and egg. Beat until no
longer crumbly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter cups.
Press into a greased 13x9" baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cornstarch, caramel topping and peanut
butter until smooth.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full
boil, about 25 minutes. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer.
Remove from heat and 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 and sprinkle with peanuts.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.
Store in refrigerator.