Famous Peanut Caramel Candy Bars recipe

2 servings

1/4 cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/8 cup peanut butter

1 pinch salt

3 cups confectioners' sugar

35 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

1 cup dry-roasted peanuts

2 cups milk chocolate chips

In a mixer, beat corn syrup, butter, vanilla, peanut butter and salt until smooth.

Beat in confectioners' sugar a little at a time until fully incorporated and mixture forms a thick dough.

Press into a 9x9 inch pan.

Chill in refrigerator.

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt caramels.

Stir in peanuts.

Pour over chilled layer and return to refrigerator until firm, 15 to 30 minutes.

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips.

Cut chilled mixture into bars and dip in melted chocolate with a fork.

Let cool on waxed paper at room temperature, or for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.