Kit Kat Bars

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March is here! Despite the ice, snow, sleet and bitter cold weather in Chicago, spring is so close I can taste it. This means swimsuit season is approaching and I’ll need to seriously consider following a strict diet and exercise regimen. But not today. Today any thoughts of elipticals, treadmills, weights, and healthy green foods are out the window. Poof! Instead I’ve turned my attention to desserts…and this one is a keeper.

 

Kara found this Kit Kat Bar recipe on Tasty Kitchen. Personally I don’t think these taste at all like Kit Kat Bars. The Club cracker layers  do resemble the wafer layers of a Kit Kat, but the similarities end there. With that said, I think these are even better. The combination of butterscotch, peanut butter and chocolate is irresistible. These bars have been a crowd pleaser everywhere I’ve taken them.

Note: The first time I made these was for a housewarming party for my best friend, Jen and her boyfriend, Anthony. But I burnt the chocolate, butterscotch and PB while it was melting in the saucepan, I was really disappointed because they had that distinct charred smell! Be careful to not allow this to happen to you!! Aside from that step you can not mess this up.

 

Here’s what you’ll need

Melt 2 sticks of butter in a saucepan

Start with 1 layer of Club crackers

In a Ziploc bag (or food processor) crush your graham crackers

When the butter is melted add both sugars…

And the milk

Toss in the graham cracker crumbs too and stir constantly

Pour half over the crackers…

Spread evenly

 

Then add another layer of crackers

And the rest of the caramely/graham concoction

 

Add one final layer of crackers

 

Depending on your pan you may want to break a few to completely fill the layer

Now…melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips


Add in the peanut butter

Stir this up and don’t let it burn. Eat a couple spoonfuls to ensure it’s delicious

This is the consistency you’ll want

Pour on top

Spread evenly and chill for at least 1 hour

Cut them into little squares and sweets lovers everywhere will flock to you

 

Kit Kat Bars

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Club crackers
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (I used skim)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions
 

  • Line an ungreased, 9×13 pan with a layer of crackers.
    Use a pan with square edges if you have it, the crackers will fit better. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, milk and white sugar.
    Bring to a boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Remove from heat and pour ½ of the mixture evenly over the crackers.
    Add another layer of crackers on top and pour the remaining sauce on those crackers.
    Top with one last layer of crackers. In a new saucepan, combine peanut butter, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips and melt over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.  
    Use a double boiler if you have one. 
    Make sure not to burn it. Spread evenly over crackers.
    Chill for at least one hour before cutting into bars. Store in fridge.
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