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Salt River Bars. What's a salt river bar?

Salt River Bars.

I have no idea. But as far as I can tell, it's a famously sold confection in Gilbert, Arizona's Liberty Market, somewhat close to the Salt River... either that, or they get their name from the "rivers" the chocolate makes as it begins to melt. And, you know, the salt. Or maybe Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Crunch Bars was too long of a name.

Like I said. But I do know that they're decadent, rich, life-changing, and dangerously addicting. No really. Three layers of buttery crackers, peanut butter chips, and brown sugar caramel, topped with a thick, fudgy layer of melted chocolate, sprinkled with sea salt. I might have just died a little. Because there's three deliciously sweet layers. Of peanut butter. My work here is done. Salt River Bars Printable Recipe 1 box Club crackers 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Coarse sea salt See? Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Things are going well at our house.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

We love being parents. We are a little tired, but we can’t complain. Our little pea let us get six hours of sleep on Saturday night. He is a really good baby. I made a bunch of recipes before the baby arrived and will still be posting recipes on my regular schedule, so please come visit us:) We are slowly making our way back into the kitchen. These bars are a staple in our house. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Yield: 24 barsCook Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chipsDirections:1.

If you like these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, you might also like: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars — Buns In My Oven. I have this secret that I’ve been carrying around with me my whole life.

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars — Buns In My Oven

I’ve always been too scared to tell anyone for fear of what they would say. I want to tell you, but if I do will you promise not to call me names and leave me? I’ve never eaten oatmeal before. No, really. I’ve never eaten oatmeal. You aren’t calling me names, are you? I hope not, because I think I’ve finally decided to try oatmeal. For now, let me show you these delicious no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars.

This recipe is super simple. Add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of peanut butter (smooth or chunky, your choice) to a microwave safe bowl and microwave until it’s all melted together. Pour the chocolate and peanut butter over the top of the oatmeal crust, reserving a couple spoonfuls to drizzle over the top of the bars. Gently press the reserved oatmeal on top of the chocolate and peanut butter, drizzle with the remaining chocolate and peanut butter and then refrigerate for a few hours.