Best Peanut Butter Shortbread Bars Recipes

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PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD BARS



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Upgrade the classic bar cookie with the buttery tenderness of a shortbread crust. These crowd-pleasing bars are covered with a creamy peanut butter spread and bittersweet chocolate ganache. Recipe is from Fine Cooking.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled to just warm
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural but an emulsified variety such as Jif)
3 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, such as Lindt Excellence, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup plus 2 tbs. heavy cream

Steps:

  • Line a straight-sided 13x9-inch metal baking pan with foil, letting the ends create an overhanging edge for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, sugar, and salt. Stir in the flour and peanuts to make a stiff dough. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork. Refrigerate the pan for 30 minutes (or freeze for 5 to 7 minutes), until the dough is firm.
  • Meanwhile, position a rack near the center of the oven and heat the oven to 325°F.
  • Bake the dough for 20 minutes, then decrease the oven temperature to 300°F and bake until the crust is golden-brown all over and completely set, 20 to 25 more minutes. Let the crust cool completely before topping.
  • Put the peanut butter and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add about half of the confectioners' sugar to the mixer along with the vanilla extract and 1 Tbs. hot water. Beat on low speed until combined, then on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 1 more minute. Beat in the remaining sugar and mix, about 1 more minute, until the mixture is smooth and thick, like frosting. If the filling seems too stiff, add another 1 Tbs. hot water and beat for another minute.
  • With a knife or metal offset spatula, spread the filling over the fully cooled crust. The filling may not spread smoothly and evenly, but don't worry; the ganache will cover it.
  • Put the chocolate in a small heat proof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil. Remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 3 minutes. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until combined and smooth.
  • Spread the ganache over the peanut-butter filling with a metal offset spatula to coat evenly. Let the bars sit at least 3 hours to allow the ganache to set before cutting (or refrigerate for 1 hour).
  • Carefully lift the bars from the pan using the foil sides and transfer them to a cutting board. Separate the foil from the bars by sliding a spatula between them. Cut the bars into 1-1/2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1604, Fat 111.8, SaturatedFat 51.8, Cholesterol 193.2, Sodium 609.9, Carbohydrate 135.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 73.7, Protein 27

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD BARS



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

Crust
14 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to just warm
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (9 1/2 oz) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
Peanut Butter Filling
1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ganache Topping
5 oz. (about 1 heaping cup) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • To make the crust: Line a metal 13x9 baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on opposite sides to lift the bars out. Stir the butter, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl. Add the flour and peanuts, mixing until a stiff dough comes together. Press the dough evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Use a fork to prick the dough all over, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until the dough is firm. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 F. Bake the crust for 20 minutes, then decrease oven temperature to 300 F and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and set. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let the crust cool completely. To make the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the peanut butter and butter on medium until smooth. Add half of the confectioners' sugar, the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of hot water to the bowl. Starting on low speed, then increasing to medium, beat until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth. The mixture should be thick but not too stiff - if it is, add another tablespoon of hot water. Using an offset spatula, spread the peanut butter filling over the cooled crust. To make the ganache: Add the chocolate to a heatproof bowl. Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan then pour over the chocolate. Let stand for about 3 minutes, then stir gently until smooth. Spread the ganache over the peanut butter filling in an even layer. Let sit until the ganache sets (at least 3 hours at room temperature, or 1 hour in the fridge). Lift the bars out using the foil handles, then cut into squares before serving.

PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD BARS



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Get a jump on your Holiday baking with this unusual recipe for peanut butter shotbread bars. The kids will devour them with a glass of milk in no time flat!! Found this in our local newspaper -

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup picing sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup blueberry jam

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar and egg yolk using an electric mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, blend together flour, baking powder and salt until well combined.
  • Divide dough into two equal portions and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze dough for 1-4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Remove dough from freezer. Shred dough using a coarse grater of food processor fitted with a metal shredding blade; return one portion of shredded dough to the freeer.
  • Arrange remaining dough in an even layer in the prepared baking dish; lightly pat dough down. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden around edges; let cool for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend peanut butter with icing sugar and butter until smooth and well combined.
  • Spread peanut butter mixture over shortbread base in an even layer.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of jam over peanut butter and gently spread in an even layer.
  • Remove remaining dough from freezer and scatter over jam layer.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and lightly golden brown.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool completely. Cut into bars.
  • TIP: Try grape jelly or strawberry jam in place of the blueberry jam for a different flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 68.9, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.9, Protein 2.6

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