Best 4 Delicious Peanut Butter Marble Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey of textures and flavors with our Peanut Butter Marble Bars! These irresistible treats combine the richness of peanut butter and the decadence of chocolate in every bite. The soft and chewy cookie base is swirled with a creamy peanut butter filling, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the smooth peanut butter and the rich chocolate, leaving you craving more. These bars are not only a feast for your palate but also a visual delight, with their beautiful marbled pattern that adds a touch of elegance to any occasion. Whether you're a peanut butter enthusiast or a chocolate lover, these marble bars promise an extraordinary culinary experience.

This article features two variations of the Peanut Butter Marble Bars recipe: the classic version and a gluten-free adaptation. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can achieve perfect results. The classic recipe uses a combination of all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and semisweet chocolate chips to create a mouthwatering treat. The gluten-free version offers a delicious alternative for those with dietary restrictions, using gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Each recipe includes detailed instructions, guiding you through the process of preparing the cookie dough, creating the peanut butter filling, assembling the bars, and baking them to perfection. Tips and suggestions are also provided to help you achieve the best results, such as using a food processor to ensure a smooth peanut butter filling and chilling the dough before baking to prevent spreading.

With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these Peanut Butter Marble Bars are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing a special dessert for your loved ones, or simply craving a sweet treat, these bars will deliver a delightful experience that will leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MARBLED PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2/3 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup Smucker's® Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, stirred
or Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.
  • COMBINE brown sugar, peanut butter and butter in bowl of electric mixer. Beat until light and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Stir in flour mixture just until blended. Spread in prepared pan.
  • DRIZZLE melted chocolate over batter. Using a small, sharp knife, swirl the chocolate into the top of the batter to create a marbled effect.
  • BAKE 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 24 bars.

DELICIOUS MARBLE BARS



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Easy to make and great for the children's lunchbox. Ingredients update after the 3-3-08 review as there was a missing ingredient before that date, but it has since been corrected.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package swirled chocolate chips or 1 (10 ounce) pkge. milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, light brown sugar and sugar; beat uintil creamy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine the dry ingredients and blend into the peanut butter mixture.
  • Spread into a greased 9 X 13 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees, remove from oven and run a knife through to marbleize.
  • Return to oven for an additional 20-25 minutes.

DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER MARBLE BARS



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The combination of chocolate and peanut butter make these easy to make bars a wonderful treat for children. Adults love them too.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c peanut butter
1/3 c butter, softened
3/4 c light brown sugar
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 pkg (10 oz.) milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and sugar, beat until creamy.
  • 2. Add eggs and vanilla.
  • 3. Combine the dry ingredients and blend into the peanut butter mixture.
  • 4. Spread into a greased 9 X 13 inch pan.
  • 5. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  • 6. Bake at 5 minutes at 350 degrees, remove from oven and run a knife through to marbleize.
  • 7. Return to oven for an additional 20-25 minutes.

DOUBLE PEANUT BUTTER MARBLE BARS



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Make and share this Double Peanut Butter Marble Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) pkge. peanut butter chips
1/2 cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter together. Add sugar and brown sugar; beat well.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Blend in vanilla.
  • Sift dry ingredients; mix into peanut butter mixture, blending well. Stir in peanut butter chips.
  • Spread half of batter into greased 13X9 inch baking pan; spoon chocolate syrup over top.
  • Carefully spread with remaining batter; swirl with metal spatula or knife for marbled effect.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 109.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.2, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • It's crucial to reach a dough consistency that is smooth and slightly sticky. If the dough is too dry, add a bit more milk. If the dough is too wet, add a bit more flour.
  • When chilling the dough, freezing it for 20 minutes is recommended. Chilling helps the dough become firmer and easier to work with, allowing for cleaner and more defined marble patterns.
  • Sprinkle flour on the working surface before rolling out the dough. This prevents sticking and ensures the dough remains smooth and workable.
  • To achieve distinct marble patterns, roll the two doughs separately into equal-sized rectangles. Then, layer one dough on top of the other and roll them together gently.
  • To prevent the peanut butter from becoming too hard, soften it at room temperature or microwave it briefly.
  • For a more prominent peanut butter flavor, use chunky peanut butter instead of smooth.
  • To create a glossy glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until a smooth consistency is achieved.
  • Before cutting the bars, chill them for at least 30 minutes. This helps keep the bars intact and prevents crumbling.
  • For a visually appealing presentation, drizzle the glaze over the chilled bars and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Conclusion:

Peanut Butter Marble Bars, a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, are an absolute delight. With their rich, swirled layers and a sweet glaze, these bars are a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're enjoying them as a midday snack or as a special dessert, Peanut Butter Marble Bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With the provided tips and a sprinkle of creativity, you can elevate these bars to a new level of deliciousness, leaving a lasting impression on your taste buds.

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