Best 7 Frosted Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Frosted Peanut Butter Bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats combine a rich peanut butter base with a creamy frosting, creating a harmonious balance between sweet and savory. Our collection of recipes offers variations to cater to diverse preferences, including a classic version, a chocolate-infused rendition, and a gluten-free alternative for those with dietary restrictions. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these irresistible peanut butter bars, promising an unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WORLD'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Perfectly thick, soft and chewy peanut butter bars with a peanut butter and chocolate glaze, and oats baked in the chewy cookie bars.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter ((plus more for spreading over baked bars))
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup butter
1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 Tablespoons milk
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture.
  • Press firmly into a greased 9x13'' pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-21 minutes. Do not over-bake! They will look just barely set in the center, and they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 216 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A drizzle of chocolate on top makes for a pretty presentation. -Sharon Smith, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
FROSTING:
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
TOPPING:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the peanut butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

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FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS



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I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch baking. Topped with extra peanut butter and chocolate frosting, the chewy bars became a family favorite that day when she brought us a plateful and shared the recipe. -Leah Gallington Corona, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 to 8 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 cup peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack, about 12 minutes. Spread with remaining peanut butter. Cool completely. , In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over peanut butter. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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There were very few things my friends and I would eat from our high school cafeteria. This was one of the few. It was a small town, so someone could always get the recipe from someone. Hope you like them!

Provided by startnover

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick oats
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream the first 6 ingredients.
  • Add the final 4 mixing well.
  • Spread on large greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients (will be fairly stiff), mix well and spread on slightly warm cookies. Cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 244, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 32.9, Protein 5.2

FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BARS WITH CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE



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This recipe comes from my good friend Beth, in Kanasas City. I have not made them yet, but she is a wonderful cook and says these bars are delicious!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter, shortening and brown sugar.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Add milk; mix well.
  • Transfer to a greased 15 x 10 x 1 baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. (I always bake it for 16 minutes.)
  • Cool.
  • For frosting, in a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar.
  • Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.
  • Frost bars.
  • Melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle over frosting.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1416.2, Fat 71.2, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 577.1, Carbohydrate 183, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 144.5, Protein 22.6

PEANUT BARS



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With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the goodness. It's one of my favorite recipes for peanut bars. -Ren Reed, Tavares, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 13x9-in. baking pans., In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared baking pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough milk to reach spreading consistency., Remove cakes from oven; place on wire racks. Spread frosting over warm cakes; sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely.

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THE BEST LUNCH LADY PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE



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These Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars are the EXACT recipe they once served in schools! These peanut butter bars have a soft, chewy peanut butter cookie base, creamy peanut butter center and chocolate buttercream on top. These are the best peanut butter bars of all time!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2½ cups peanut butter (divided)
2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter (softened)
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar together.
  • Add vanilla, eggs, and 1 cup of the peanut butter; stir to combine.
  • Add oats, flour, baking soda and salt and mix until well combined.
  • Spray a baking sheet (half sheet jelly roll pan that is approximately 17.8 x 12.8 x 1 inch) with nonstick cooking spray and spread out dough in an even layer.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven.
  • Drop remaining peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups) by very small spoonfuls (we use a baby spoon) all over on top of warm bars. Let set for about 5-6 minutes and gently spread when peanut butter has begun to melt. It will spread easily when the peanut butter has softened on the warm bars. Don't try to spread it while still thick.
  • Then let the bars cool until peanut butter has set up.
  • While cooling, mix together frosting ingredients with a hand mixer until smooth and spread on top of bars.
  • Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 377 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • To ensure the peanut butter bars have a smooth consistency, use creamy peanut butter.
  • For a more intense peanut butter flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 pan, you can use a 9x9 pan instead. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • To make the frosting more spreadable, add a tablespoon or two of milk.
  • To make the peanut butter bars more festive, decorate them with sprinkles, chopped peanuts, or even a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Conclusion:

These frosted peanut butter bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these peanut butter bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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