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Chocolate Peanut Bars

Sweet, salty, and irresistibly chewy, these no-bake chocolate peanut bars combine caramel, Rice Krispies, and crunchy salted peanuts under a smooth chocolate topping. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for gifting, parties, or an afternoon treat.
Servings 26 -30 pieces
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 oz packet of semi-sweet chocolate chips 340g
  • cups Rice Krispies cereal 75g
  • 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter 14g
  • 1 lb vanilla caramels 450g
  • 1 cup roasted and salted peanuts chopped (150g)

Instructions

  • Line a 9-inch (23cm) baking tin with foil and grease well.
  • Place the butter and cream into a medium saucepan and heat until just about to simmer.
  • Add in the caramels and continue cooking until fully melted into a smooth, glossy mixture.
  • Stir in the cereal and peanuts, then pour into the prepared tin, spreading evenly.
    Chocolate Peanut Bars
  • Melt the chocolate and pour over the caramel peanut mixture, spreading to cover the base.
    Chocolate Peanut Bars
  • Refrigerate until fully set, usually a few hours.
  • Remove from the tin and cut into squares.
    Chocolate Peanut Bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Vegetarian