This week's Cookie of the Week features Peanut Butter Caramel Bars.  This sinfully delicious confection is a wonderful ending to any dinner.  They are simple to make and the prepackaged cake mix in this recipe makes it fast and easy to prepare.

What You Need:

• 1 package (18 14 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup of butter or margarine
• 1 egg
• 20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1 jar (12 1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
• 1/4 cup of peanut butter
• 1/2 cup of salted peanuts
• Topping:
  • 1 can (16 ounces) milk chocolate frosting
  • 1/2 cup of salted peanuts

What You  Do:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, butter, and egg; beat until no longer crumbly, about 3 minutes.  Stir in the peanut butter cups.   Press into a greased 13 inch x 9 inch x 2 inch baking pan.
2. Bake at 350 degree for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile in a saucepan, combine cornstarch, caramel topping, and peanut butter until smooth.  Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil, about 25 minutes.
3. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer.  Remove from heat; stir in peanuts. Spread evenly over warm crust.   Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until almost set.
4. Cool completely on a wire rack.  Spread with frosting; sprinkle with peanuts.  Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting.  Store in the refrigerator.
   
   Makes 3 dozen bars

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