Caramel O Bars

Name: Caramel O Bars
Ingredients: 14 -16 ounces caramel candies; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 4 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal; 1 cup salted peanuts; TOPPING; 1 cup chocolate chips; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 2 tablespoons shortening

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

14 -16 ounces caramel candies
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
TOPPING
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

1

Combine caramels, water and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl (microwave safe bowl).
2

microwave at high 3-5 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring after 2 minutes.
3

Stir in cereal and peanuts.
4

Press mixture in well buttered 13x9 or12x8 pan.
5

Place topping ingredients in microwave safe bowl.
6

microwave ,stirring occasionally until melted and blended.
7

Spread over bars and cool.
8

Note: caramels are about 396.9 to 453.6 grams.
9

Microwave times will vary.