Best Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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PEANUT BUTTER BARS I



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These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 319.7 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE BARS



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Peanut butter cornflake bars were one of my favorite treats when I was a little girl. If you like chocolate, I have a friend who spreads 1 cup of melted chocolate chips over the top. Let the chocolate set before cutting into the bars. -Laura Campbell, Lisbon, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
6 cups cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan; press lightly. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
3 cups old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from heat; stir in oats. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan; press lightly. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: graham cracker crumbs, butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup graham cracker crumbs, about 8 sheets
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter, plus an additional 2 Tbsp.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker, sugar, and butter. Stir. Add in 1 cup (240g) of peanut butter and mix until combined.
  • Line a 9x9 (22x22 cm) or 8x8 (20x20 cm) pan with foil.
  • Spread on the peanut butter mixture.
  • Melt the chocolate chips with the 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter, and spread on top of the graham cracker mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Remove from pan, cut, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 10 grams

THICK AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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A blondie lover's dream, these bars are moist, dense and chewy. Perfect for a bake sale or as a take-a-long. They can also be cut into 1-inch bites for a large party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (about 12 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13by-9-inch baking pan with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges of the pan by about 1 inch (this will help you lift the bar easily from the pan in one piece). Spray the pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugars until combined. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix in the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined (be careful not to over mix the dough or the bars will be tough). Fold in the chocolate chips and the peanuts.
  • Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, pressing and smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until the top is slightly golden and firm to the touch and the edges are starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Lift up on the foil overhang to remove the bar from the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a ruler to cut it into 2-inch squares.

CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS



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To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I've written about it on my blog, joyfulscribblings.com. -Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1-1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using prepared pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., Spread chunky peanut butter over brownies. Place chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies; spread over chunky peanut butter layer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or until set., Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL BARS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
About 1 1/2 cups pretzel sticks

Steps:

  • Line an 8- or 9- inch square baking pan with foil.
  • Melt 8 tablespoons of the butter and add to a large bowl. Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, vanilla and 1 cup of peanut butter and stir until well combined. Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth with an offset spatula to create an even layer.
  • Combine the chocolate chips, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the remaining tablespoon peanut butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. Alternatively, this can be done over a double boiler. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter and smooth with an offset spatula. Arrange the pretzel sticks on the surface of the chocolate, pressing them lightly to adhere. Refrigerate until hardened, about 1 1/2 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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I got this from one of my best friends. She made them at a football party that we went to. They are super good and very easy to make!

Provided by Melinda

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER BANANA OATMEAL BARS



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From www.gingerbreadbagels.com. I am making these tonight, but needed to get the nutritional information. I left out the cinnamon, but added it to the recipe. This recipe does not have any oil, butter or pounds of sugar. In fact there's only 1/4 cup of brown sugar.

Provided by Lyssie71

Categories     Oatmeal

Time 25m

Yield 8 Squares, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large mashed banana
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Mix together the quick cooking oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, kosher salt and ground cinnamon.
  • Add in the vanilla extract, milk and egg. Mix the ingredients together.
  • Then add in the mashed banana and peanut butter. Combine all of the ingredients.
  • Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8 by 8 inch metal baking pan. Bake at 350 F degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV



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These bars are a classic blend of peanut butter and chocolate. Easy to make, and quick to satisfy!

Provided by justine

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Spread melted chocolate over the crumb crust. Chill for about 5 minutes, then cut into bars before the chocolate is completely set, then chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 158.4 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS



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Who doesn't like this dessert duo? Add your favorite combination of candies to garnish the tops of these chocolate peanut butter dream bars. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) Nutter Butter cookies, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (3.90 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, finely crush 24 of the cookies; stir in melted butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth; spread over cooled crust. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and peanut butter. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spoon cream cheese mixture over pudding; gently spread to cover pudding. Spread remaining whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Coarsely crush remaining 8 cookies. Sprinkle crushed cookies and chips over whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter (recommended: Skippy)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (18 ounces) raspberry jam or other jam
2/3 cups salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan. Line it with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light yellow, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter and mix until all ingredients are combined.
  • In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
  • Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared cake pan and spread over the bottom with a knife or offset spatula. Spread the jam evenly over the dough. Drop small globs of the remaining dough evenly over the jam. Don't worry if all the jam isn't covered; it will spread in the oven. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and cut into squares.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 10-ounce bag marshmallows
7 to 8 cups lightly salted popcorn, freshly popped or your favorite store brand
One 7.25-ounce bottle hardening chocolate sauce, such as Magic Shell

Steps:

  • Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Melt the peanut butter and butter together in a medium saucepan over low heat, then stir in the marshmallows. Continue to stir until the marshmallows are melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the popcorn to coat evenly in the melted marshmallow mixture. Pour the popcorn mixture into the coated baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Drizzle the popcorn with the chocolate sauce. Allow the popcorn treats to cool for 30 minutes, then cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BARS



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My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (16 ounces) miniature pretzels
1-1/2 cups butter, melted
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides. Set aside 1-1/2 cups pretzels for topping. Pulse remaining pretzels in a food processor until fine crumbs form. In a large bowl, mix butter, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and pretzel crumbs., Press into prepared pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Break reserved pretzels and sprinkle over top; press down gently. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 1 hour. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into 48 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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The best granola bars in the world, it makes a great snack in the afternoon.

Provided by Karen Heise

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup peanut butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
⅓ cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ⅓ cups rolled oats
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup raisins
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl stir together the peanut butter, the butter or margarine, the brown sugar, the syrup and the vanilla until smooth.
  • Add all the other ingredients. Stir well.
  • Press the mixture into 13 x 9 inch greased pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool on wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 56.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

DELICIOUS CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BARS



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These are the *best* bars and so easy to make, the trick to these is not to overbake, mine bake out perfectly in a 350 degree oven, second-lowest rack for 22 minutes, servings is only estimated --- add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon also if desired --- this was developed using full-fat peanut butter :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla (can use 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoons maple extract)
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups peanut butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups oatmeal (I use half quick cooking and regular oats)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed cream the butter with both sugars and vanilla until no sugar granules remain (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in the peanut butter and beat until combined.
  • Add in eggs and beat until combined.
  • In a bowl combine the flour with baking soda and oats; add to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Transfer and spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until JUST set (do not overbake).
  • Cool then cut into squares.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These are no-bake peanut butter and crispy rice bars covered in chocolate.

Provided by Ravelle Lakin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Mix in the rice cereal so that it is evenly distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter bars. Refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS



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Delicious chewy chocolate bars the whole family will love! This recipe came from my grandmother. A favorite in the family.

Provided by Briecookinglove

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup peanut butter
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips, or to taste
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in flour, oats, 1/3 cup peanut butter, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt until dough is well mixed. Press dough into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes; sprinkle with chocolate chips immediately. Let chocolate chips melt, about 5 minutes. Spread chocolate over cookie with a spatula or knife.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if mixture is too thick to pour; drizzle over chocolate and allow to cool. Cut into bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 223.2 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER S'MORES BARS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 full size chocolate bars, such as Hershey's
One 13-ounce container marshmallow creme
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Non-stick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13 straight-sided baking pan with parchment, letting the parchment hang over the long sides by about 2 inches (this will help you remove the bars from the pan later). Spray all the parchment, including the exposed ends, with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder and salt to a medium-sized bowl then whisk to combine. Set aside. Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. On medium-low speed, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Turn the mixer off and add in the flour mixture and stir by hand until just combined.
  • Divide the dough in half. Using clean hands, place pieces of the dough all over the base of the prepared pan (this will make it easier to spread it into a crust that covers the base of the pan). Lightly spray your clean hands with the non-stick spray then gently press and mold the dough to cover the base of the pan.
  • Place the chocolate bars on top of the dough in an even flat layer. Press slightly to adhere the chocolate to the dough. It will not cover the dough completely but will melt and spread as it bakes. Similar to the dough, dollop the marshmallow creme all over the chocolate bars. Spray your clean hands with the non-stick spray then use them to gently spread the marshmallow creme to completely cover the chocolate bars and dough. Sprinkle the peanut butter chips and the semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the marshmallow creme. Spray your hands once again then take the remaining half of the dough and gently flatten into pancake-like pieces. Place them on top of the chips allowing some of the marshmallow creme and chips to peek through.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.

LUNCH LADY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS



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Found on line at 12 Tomatoes These are moister than your traditional cookie, The simple frosting adds some creamy texture (and more sweetness) and they are a breeze to cut into portions for serving.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 cut bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, 2 sticks
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, 1 stick
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Bars:.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
  • Mix together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Whisk together ½ cup milk, vanilla extract, eggs. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter and 1 cup peanut butter, bring to a boil. Remove from heat and slowly add flour mixture, followed by milk and egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Pour batter onto cookie sheet, spreading batter evenly to edges. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Frosting:.
  • In a saucepan, bring 1 stick butter and ½ cup peanut butter to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons milk and slowly mix in powdered sugar until well combined. Pour frosting over cake, spreading evenly to edges. Allow frosting to cool and set before serving.

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