Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Bars, a classic treat that captures the essence of homemade goodness. These delectable bars are a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty, featuring a rich peanut butter filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery shortbread crust. With variations like Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, and even a Gluten-Free option, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating these irresistible treats. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. So, grab your apron and embark on a delightful journey into the world of Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Bars.
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RETRO SCHOOL CAFETERIA PEANUT BUTTER BARS
It's taken me a while to find this recipe. There are many versions of "the peanut butter bar" but, I believe this recipe comes the closest to what I remember eating in the 1960's (via our elementary school lunchroom). Boy those ladies could really cook back then!
Provided by Deborah Olson
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
- Cream white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and eggs together in a mixing bowl. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add flour and blend well. Add oats, baking soda, and salt and mix to combine. Spread into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool or chill in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
- While bars cool, blend powdered sugar, butter, milk, and peanut butter together in a bowl, adding more milk to give frosting the desired consistency. Frost cooled bars and cut into 20 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 36.9 g
WORLD'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER BARS
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
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
PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV
This recipe forms a rather stiff dough, you might have to press it in the pan. One time I put raisins in the batter by mistake, and my husband loved them that way. You can also omit the chocolate chips and have them plain if you wish.
Provided by Jessie
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix peanut butter, butter or margarine, and sugars until creamy. Stir in vanilla. Beat in eggs. Mix in flour. Stir in 3/4c chocolate chips. Spread dough into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle with the rest of the chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes and spread. Cool, and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS
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
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.
PEANUT BUTTER OLD FASHIONED
Steps:
- Measure the Peanut Butter Infused Rye, Salted Honey Syrup and bitters into a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Combine the peanut butter with the rye and freeze overnight.
- Strain the mixture through a coffee filter-lined chinois 2 to 3 times to remove the oil. Reserve the infused peanut butter and rye separately.
- Combine the honey and hot water in a container. Add the kosher salt and stir to combine.
OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER BARS
If you remember the delicious peanut butter bars that were served in your school cafeteria, here's your recipe! I have made these and they are super simple, delicious, and you almost always have the ingredients on hand!
Provided by Micki Smith
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Put the peanut butter and butter in a saucepan over low heat to melt, do not let it boil, just warm and melt.
- 2. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add the flour and stir to combine well.
- 3. Spread evenly into a 13X9" sheet cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool completely and frost.
- 4. Frosting: Whisk together all ingredients and spread over cooled bars.
THE BEST LUNCH LADY PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE
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
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:
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture. Chunky peanut butter can be used, but it will give the bars a more rustic texture.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar mixture by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it is ready.
- Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture. If it gets too hot, it will become brittle and difficult to work with.
- Press the peanut butter mixture and the chocolate chips into the pan firmly. This will help to keep them from falling apart when you cut the bars.
- Chill the bars for at least 30 minutes before cutting them. This will help them to set and make them easier to cut.
Conclusion:
These old-fashioned peanut butter bars are a classic treat that is sure to please everyone. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time. They are also a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, try making a batch of these delicious bars.
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