Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Gooey Chocolate Peanut Bars, a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. These delectable treats are crafted with a rich chocolate ganache filling, nestled between layers of a sweet and crumbly peanut butter cookie crust. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of chocolatey decadence and peanut buttery delight.
In our comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to create these irresistible bars. We've included two tantalizing variations to satisfy every taste preference. The Classic Gooey Chocolate Peanut Bars stay true to the timeless combination of chocolate and peanut butter, while the Salted Caramel Gooey Chocolate Peanut Bars introduce a touch of salty-sweet magic.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will ensure success. We'll guide you through each step, from preparing the indulgent chocolate ganache to creating the perfect peanut butter cookie crust.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious adventure together. Prepare to be mesmerized by the symphony of flavors in these Gooey Chocolate Peanut Bars.
GOOEY CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BARS
These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They're great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. -Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Press cookie dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Sprinkle with peanuts and marshmallows; drizzle with ice cream topping., Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool completely and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS
These Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars could not be more delicious and perfect for a back to school weekend dessert!
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place cereal and marshmallows into a large mixing bowl. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray generously with cooking spray.
- Place brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and let boil for one minute. Remove and stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until well combined, the marshmallows will melt while stirring. Pour cereal mixture into prepared baking dish spreading and pressing evenly, will be sticky, doesn't have to be perfect. Drizzle top layer with melted white chocolate then with melted chocolate.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 0 g
DEE DEE'S OOEY GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Super easy and a super rich treat! I made these a couple of weeks ago with my 3 year old granddaughter. You truly haven't lived until you cook with a little one. Don't think I've ever seen anyone crack an egg so fast. Couldn't get to her fast enough. When 1st making these, I used a cake mix. Today I didn't have a mix and...
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Chocolate
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- 2. Combine dry ingredients and sift into a large mixing bowl; add melted butter, peanut butter, and eggs. Mix until it forms a dough and is somewhat crumbly.
- 3. Press mixture into a 9X13 pan reserving about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to be crumbled on top.
- 4. Melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter in a small pot over a low heat. Stir frequently just until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- 5. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over peanut butter mixture pressed in pan. Crumble reserved 1 1/2 cups dough mixture evenly over chocolate mixture.
- 6. Bake 27 to 30 minutes. Cool completely. Slice into small squares and serve. For a big treat, serve with a scoop of ice cream. NOTE: very rich, one bite goes a long way ...enjoy
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter, or the bars will be tough.
- Be sure to press the batter firmly into the pan, or the bars will be crumbly.
- Bake the bars until they are just set in the center, or they will be dry.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, or they will be messy.
Conclusion:
These gooey chocolate peanut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are rich, chocolatey, and peanut buttery, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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