Peanutty Caramel Bars

Peanutty Caramel Bars

Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package caramels
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup peanut butter (not reduced fat)
• 4 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 cup semisweet chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter, softened

Directions

• 1 In a large bowl, heat caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 1 minute, stir. Microwave 1-2 minutes longer or until melted.
• 2 Add cereal and peanuts; stir until coated.
• 3 Spread into a greased 13x9x2-in pan; set aside.
• 4 In another bowl, heat chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 30-60 seconds or until melted.
• 5 Spread over cereal mixture. Chill before cutting.