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Peanut Butter Caramel Slices

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Peanut Butter Caramel Slices are decadent layered treats featuring a buttery shortbread base, creamy peanut butter, luscious caramel, and a silky chocolate topping. Sweet, salty, and rich—perfect for sharing or gifting.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16–20 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking + Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for base)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (no-stir)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (for caramel)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
  • Optional: flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. For the shortbread base: Cream softened butter and granulated sugar. Mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
  3. Spread peanut butter evenly over the warm base.
  4. For caramel: In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, cream, and salt. Stir over medium heat until thickened and smooth, about 5–7 minutes. Pour over the peanut butter layer and let cool until set.
  5. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Chill for at least 2 hours until fully set.
  7. Lift out using parchment, slice into squares or bars with a hot knife, and serve.

Notes

  • For clean cuts, warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry before slicing.
  • Use crunchy peanut butter or other nut butters for variation.
  • Freeze slices between parchment for up to 3 months.
  • Let sit at room temperature 5–10 minutes before serving for best texture.
  • Add chopped nuts or pretzels on top of chocolate for crunch.

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