Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PEANUT BARS

Category: Bars

1 1/2 cup cocktail peanuts, divided
40 saltine crackers, coarsely broken
1 (12 oz) pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
1 (14 oz) pkg caramels

Chop 1/2 cup peanuts; set aside. Mix remaining peanuts with next 3 ingredients; set aside. Melt caramels in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Pour hot caramel over cracker mixture; toss to coat well. Quick spread mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking pan; sprinkle with chopped nuts. Cool completely before cutting into bars.