Indulge in the delectable harmony of sweet and nutty flavors with our irresistible Peanut Butter Bars, a classic treat that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful bars feature a rich and creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between two layers of chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. For those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars offer an extra layer of decadence, combining the classic peanut butter filling with a luscious chocolate ganache topping. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Bars provide the same irresistible taste without compromising on texture or flavor. And for those who love a fun twist, the Peanut Butter Cup Bars elevate the experience with the addition of peanut butter cups, adding an extra burst of peanut butter goodness in every bite. No matter your preference, our collection of Peanut Butter Bar recipes has something for everyone to enjoy.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
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
EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I got this from one of my best friends. She made them at a football party that we went to. They are super good and very easy to make!
Provided by Melinda
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 23.8 g
PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I got this recipe when working as a school cafeteria manager years ago. These bars were so popular with kids that we'd have to make extra or we'd run out.-Sarah Thomas, Roanoke, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, in batches, cream the sugars, peanut butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown. cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts :
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan. Line it with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light yellow, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter and mix until all ingredients are combined.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared cake pan and spread over the bottom with a knife or offset spatula. Spread the jam evenly over the dough. Drop small globs of the remaining dough evenly over the jam. Don't worry if all the jam isn't covered; it will spread in the oven. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and cut into squares.
PEANUT BUTTER BARS I
These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.
Provided by Nancy
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
- In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 319.7 mg, Sugar 37.9 g
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
PEANUT BARS
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Steps:
- In large mixing bowl beat peanut butter and butter on medium speed until combined. Add powdered sugar and milk. Beat until fluffy. Stir in KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal, mixing until thoroughly combined. Press mixture evenly into 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm.
- Drizzle chocolate over cereal mixture. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set and cereal mixture is firm. Cut into bars. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Make and share this Peanut Butter Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Baking Bunny
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter and peanut butter in a small sauce pan, remove from heat.
- Mix peanut butter mixture with graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar until completely blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
- In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with 4 tbsp of peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 319.3, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 37.9, Protein 8.7
Tips:
- Use a food processor to combine the cookie ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs. This will help ensure that the bars are evenly mixed and have a consistent texture.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. This will help prevent the bars from crumbling when you cut them.
- Bake the cookie layer for 10-12 minutes, or until it is golden brown. This will help ensure that the bars are cooked through.
- Allow the cookie layer to cool completely before adding the peanut butter filling. This will help prevent the filling from melting and becoming runny.
- Use a high-quality peanut butter for the filling. This will help ensure that the bars have a rich and creamy flavor.
- Beat the peanut butter and cream cheese together until they are smooth and creamy. This will help ensure that the filling is light and fluffy.
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the cooled cookie layer. This will help ensure that each bar has a generous amount of filling.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting them. This will help ensure that the filling is firm and the bars are easy to cut.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. These bars are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter, and they are also a fun and easy dessert to make with kids. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these peanut butter bars a try.
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