I became inspired after flipping through an employee cookbook that a friend gave to me.
Peanuts and caramel? Chocolate and peanut butter? Sounds like a winner. So after some tweaking, this is what I came up with.
These are fabulous because they are no bake. They didn’t even have to take up any space in the fridge because after I put the lid on them I set them in the garage where it was cool enough to set the chocolate. Pure bliss is well on it’s way. This will make the peanut butter and chocolate lovers in your life extra happy!
Day 1: Glazed Eggnog Cookies
Day 2: Salted Chocolate Tartlets
Recipe by Crumbs and Chaos
1 (11 oz.) bag CARAMEL BITS
2 Tablespoons WATER
1 cup CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER, divided
1 1/2 cups PEANUTS
4 cups CHEERIOS
2 cups MILK CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with foil leaving handles to remove the bars from the pan, spray lightly with cooking spray.
In a microwavable bowl, place caramel bits, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Microwave in 1 minute intervals, stirring between times, until smooth. Stir in peanuts and cereal. Spread mixture into prepared pan.
In a different bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/2 cup peanut butter for 1 minute, stir. Microwave 30 seconds more. Spread over cereal layer. Chill until chocolate is firm. Remove from pan using foil handles. Cut into squares.
*Caramel bits can be found in the baking section near the chocolate chips.
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This is a great treat! I am going to try it with my son for the holidays.
yum! this would be a hit at the cookie party, and my kids could make it! just one thing, what exactly is a caramel bit? LOL I’m sure it will be a big Duh Oh when you tell me, but just not tracking it right now. Thanks!
Those look wonderful.
That looks amazing!
These look incredible!
Can we just say that these looks amazing?!
I’m stopping over from Tip Junkie this morning and will definitely be pinning this recipe!
Happy Tuesday,
Dani
http://littlespindle-dani.blogspot.com
Those sounds great, so wish I could bake with nuts more. Darn allergic Hubby!
Awesome bars!
I’d love to have some with a cup of hot milk 🙂
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Yum! These will be going on my Peanut Butter Chocolate pin board!
These look absolutely delicious! I’d love to see you link this post up at the December Sharing Time Linky Party! http://heathernow.blogspot.com/2011/12/sharing-time-december-2011.html
Merry Christmas!
~Heather
These look so easy and tasty too!
I absolutely love the sound of these bars!!
Oh, these look so scrumptious!
Oh my heck! These sound totally delicious! And they have Cheerios in the so that makes them healthy, right??? =o) oh, I could eat them for breakfast!
Those look super yummy!
delicious!!
would love it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday at http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xx
These look REALLY good. I love anything with caramel, chocolate and peanut butter! I however have to eat gluten free- do you think it would still work if i swapped the cheerio’s for chex mix? Let me know if you get the chance, thanks! Happy Holidays.