Best 9 Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with these irresistible Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookies, where the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate takes center stage. These cookies are a symphony of textures, with a chewy oat base, a gooey peanut butter center, and a decadent chocolate ganache topping.

In this comprehensive recipe guide, we'll take you through three variations of this classic treat: the classic Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookie, the No-Bake Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookie, and the Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookie Bites. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the original, ensuring that peanut butter and chocolate lovers of all kinds can find their perfect match.

The classic Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookie is a nostalgic favorite, featuring a chewy oat base filled with a creamy peanut butter center and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. For those who prefer a no-bake option, the No-Bake Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookie is a delightful treat that combines oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, all held together with a simple mixture of honey and vanilla extract. And for those who love bite-sized treats, the Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookie Bites are the perfect solution, offering a mini version of the classic cookie that's perfect for parties or snacking on the go.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious adventure as we create these scrumptious Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookies. Be prepared to satisfy your sweet tooth and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CANDY BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Love crunchy caramel-peanut butter candy bars? Try these indulgent cookies to satisfy cravings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
Dash salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended (filling will be thick). Press filling over cookie base. Refrigerate while preparing caramel layer.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and 2 tablespoons water over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Stir in peanuts. Spread evenly over filling. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until caramel layer is firm.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Source: Betty Crocker NOTE: Cookie mix used is 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (17 1/2 ounce) envelope betty crocker peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Press into pan.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted.
  • Spread evenly over base.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
  • For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS



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These delicious bars taste like peanut butter cups! We enjoy these any time of the year!

Provided by KARILK

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups margarine, melted
2 cups peanut butter
4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup margarine
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 10x15 inch pan. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups melted margarine, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Spread in prepared pan.
  • Combine 1/2 cup margarine and chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Spread over peanut butter mixture. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 218.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS



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recipe that has been in my family for over 50 years but no idea where it came from. if the chocolate does not melt i return to oven for 1-2 minutes.

Provided by dianasportal

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup oatmeal
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 1/2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • beat butter and peanut butter for 30 seconds. add sugars and beat until fluffy. add remaining ingredients, except chocolate chips, in order given. spread into 9 x 13 pan. bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. sprinkle with chocolate chips and let stand for 5 minutes. spread chocolate and cool. prepare icing by beating ingredients together for a drizzling consistency. drizzle over chocolate layer and cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS I



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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

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

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

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CANDY COOKIES



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Both peanut butter-lovers and chocolate-lovers can agree, these delicious chocolate peanut butter cookies are hard to resist! So, don't! Soft and chewy with the taste of delicious peanut butter and chocolate in every bite we've even added some of our favorite peanut butter candy to give them an extra tasty crunch. This dough is simple to prepare and doesn't require rolling or refrigeration; just mix up your ingredients and drop your dough on the cookie sheets. Make sure to double the recipe because these cookies are sure to bring a smile and have people reaching for more than one.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup chocolate-flavored or regular peanut butter (from 14-oz jar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (about 12 oz) orange, yellow and brown candy-coated peanut butter candies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat sugars and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in peanut butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Stir in candies. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are set (centers will be soft). Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CANDY BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Another Betty Crocker prize winning recipe. Similar to a Snickers bar. Prep time includes cooling time.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h45m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker peanut butter cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1 dash salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Press dough in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended (filling will be thick).
  • Press filling over cookie base.
  • Refrigerate while preparing caramel layer.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and 2 tablespoons water over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted.
  • Stir in peanuts.
  • Spread evenly over filling.
  • Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until caramel layer is firm.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted.
  • Spread evenly over caramel layer.
  • Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set.
  • For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 49.9, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 20.7, Protein 2.6

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS



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Melted chocolate and butterscotch chips create the candy top for an easy peanut butter bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press into pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted. Spread evenly over base. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CANDY BAR COOKIES



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These cookies are hard to resist if you love candy because every bite is like finding a hidden treasure. They are fun to make and even more fun to eat. Be sure to have a glass of milk for dunking! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), finely crushed
1 milk chocolate candy bar (3-1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in crushed Butterfinger bars. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., Melt chocolate candy bar; drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. Look for a brand that is made with 100% peanuts and no added oils or sugars.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can make the dough by hand. Just be sure to mix it until it is well combined and smooth.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges. The centers should still be slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can simply sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter candy bar cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with everyone who tries them. With a chewy peanut butter cookie base, a layer of chocolate chips, and a creamy peanut butter frosting, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give these peanut butter candy bar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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