Description
Delightful bite-sized treats combining creamy peanut butter and rich caramel in a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Make the Peanut Butter Base: Blend together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add both sugars until light and creamy.
- Combine with Sweetened Condensed Milk: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk for creaminess.
- Spread in the Prepared Dish: Pour the mixture into the greased dish, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare the Caramel Topping: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together. Once bubbly, stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Simmer until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Layer the Caramel: Pour the caramel over the peanut butter base and spread gently.
- Chill: Place in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours to firm up before cutting.
- Cut into Minis: Remove from the dish and cut into small squares. Enjoy!
Notes
Watch the caramel closely as it cooks. Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peanut butter, caramel, dessert, sweets, family recipe