Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars—an irresistible treat that layers rich caramel, creamy milk chocolate, and crunchy salted peanuts. These decadent bars are easy to make, featuring a buttery brown sugar caramel base and a luxurious topping of melted Hershey's milk chocolate. The finishing touch of salted peanuts adds just the right amount of crunch and flavor contrast. Ideal as homemade party snacks or a gourmet dessert, these chewy peanut bars come together in just 40 minutes and yield 24 generously-sized servings. Whether you're looking for a no-fuss recipe for entertaining or a sweet midday pick-me-up, these classic bars are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 Hershey's milk chocolate bars (standard size)
• 3 cups salted peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the paper with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, for about 10-12 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly and reaches a light caramel color. Be careful not to let it scorch.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Immediately press the chocolate bars evenly onto the surface of the caramel mixture while it's still warm. Allow the heat from the caramel to soften the chocolate for a few minutes.

Step 7

Use a spatula or knife to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the salted peanuts evenly over the melted chocolate, pressing them down lightly with your hands to ensure they stick.

Step 9

Let the bars cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for another 1-2 hours until fully set.

Step 10

Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 24 squares or bars.

Step 11

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1840.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8102.0

Total Fat 412.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 147.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.4g
Cholesterol 422.9mg	0%
Sodium 2228.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1025.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.2g	0%
Total Sugars 967.8g
Protein 166.9g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 2052.3mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 5843.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.8%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 48.4%