PEANUT BUTTER, CARAMEL AND ALMOND BARS

Peanut Butter, Caramel and Almond Bars image

Graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter and almonds form the base for these yummy no-bake bar cookies that are topped with melted caramels and chocolate.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups powdered sugar
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups slivered almonds, chopped, divided
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
3 Tbsp. water
1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.), broken into pieces
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

Combine sugar, cracker crumbs, peanut butter, 1 cup nuts and melted butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Cook caramels and water in saucepan on low heat 5 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Pour over crust.
Cook chocolate and remaining butter in separate saucepan 4 to 6 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Spread over caramel layer. Immediately sprinkle with remaining nuts; press gently into caramel layer with back of spoon. Refrigerate 1 hour or until caramel layer is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g