Decadent Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Bars

Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish. Chill in the refrigerator to set.

Make the Ganache:
In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Pour the ganache over the chilled crust and return to the fridge to set.

Make the Peanut Butter Mousse:
Beat peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar together in a bowl until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until smooth. Spread the mousse over the ganache layer and chill until set.

Prepare the Caramel:
In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it becomes a golden caramel. Add butter and heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Let the caramel cool slightly before pouring it over the mousse layer. Chill in the fridge until fully set.

Serve:
Once the bars are set, cut into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy the decadent combination of chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter in every bite!

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