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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Candy Bars

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 35 min
  • Servings 36
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Enjoy these delicious peanut butter cookie candy bars made using Betty Crocker® Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix that are perfect for a dessert.
Created May 11, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ gluten free chocolate chip cookie mix
  • Butter, gluten-free vanilla and egg called for on cookie mix box
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons water
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla
  • Dash salt
  • 3 1/2 cups gluten-free icing sugar
  • 1 bag (340 g) caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps

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    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie dough as directed on box, using butter, vanilla and egg. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press dough evenly. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes.
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    2
    In large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except icing sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth. Gradually beat in icing sugar until well blended (filling will be thick). Press filling over cookie base.
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    3
    In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and 2 tablespoons water uncovered on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring twice, until caramels are melted. Stir in peanuts. Spread evenly over filling. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until caramel layer is firm.
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    4
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

290 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 42g Total Carbs, 30g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 36 bars
Calories
290
Total Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
Sodium
140mg
Total Carbs
42g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
30g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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