Best 11 Peanut Butter Squares Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable treat with our collection of peanut butter squares recipes, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic peanut butter bars to decadent layered desserts, each recipe promises an unforgettable experience. Dive into the rich and creamy textures, the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, and the irresistible peanut butter aroma that will leave you craving more. With step-by-step instructions and variations to suit your preferences, these recipes cater to every peanut butter lover's desires. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beloved combination of peanuts, butter, and sugar, resulting in a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will elevate your dessert repertoire.

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EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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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

cooking spray
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

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

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

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 BARS II



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No-bake peanut butter bars.

Provided by Dawn DeMaster

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peanut butter
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Melt chocolate chips and spread over the top. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 257.8 mg, Sugar 52.6 g

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These are no-bake peanut butter and crispy rice bars covered in chocolate.

Provided by Ravelle Lakin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Mix in the rice cereal so that it is evenly distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter bars. Refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER PAN SQUARES



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With seven of us in our family, including two teenage boys, these peanut butter squares never last long! It's hard to believe how simple they are to prepare. -Deb DeChant, Milan, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Combine sugar and flour; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until lightly browned and edges start to pull away from sides of pan, 28-32 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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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

6 cups sugar
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups peanut butter
1 cup shortening
12 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
8 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
Confectioners' sugar

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.

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PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES



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These rich bite-size squares taste creamier than store-bought peanut butter cups. Since they're made on the stove, there's no need to turn o the oven, notes Val Worthing of Clio, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup butter, divided
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir peanut butter and 3/4 cup butter and until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla (mixture will be very thick). , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. In a saucepan over low heat, combine chips and remaining butter; cook and stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining vanilla. Spread over peanut butter layer. Chill until firm.

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SUNNY'S EASY PB&J SWIRL BARS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
3 sleeves (28 crackers) butter crackers
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam, lightly whisked to loosen

Steps:

  • Make the crust. Spray an 8-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, allowing the parchment to overhang the edges of the pan. Spray again and set aside.
  • In a food processor, pulse the crackers, brown sugar and butter until combined and it resembles wet sand. Remove and press into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate for an hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make the PB layer: In a stand mixer or with a hand-held mixer, beat the peanut butter, brown sugar and butter in a bowl until smooth. Remove the pan from the refrigerator and spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the bottom layer.
  • Add the jelly swirl. Drop about 9 dollops of the jam around the pan. Use a skewer or butter knife and drag it through the jam and peanut butter to make swirls.
  • Bake until set, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely, then remove from the pan and cut into bars the size of your choosing.

CAFETERIA PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These were the peanut butter bars that our school cafeteria used to sell for 25 cents a bar. I am sure they had to make multiple pans a day, these were so good! Very easy to make and really tasty! No baking required. Prep time does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by musiclady12076

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 36 2x2 squares (cookie sheet), 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup salted butter, melted
1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
12 ounces chocolate chips
1/2 cup salted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the sifted powdered sugar, brown sugar and melted butter together well. Fold in the creamy peanut butter until blended.
  • 2. Spread the peanut butter mixture into a buttered pan; 9x13 for thicker bars, cookie sheet for thinner bars.
  • 3. Melt the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter and pour over the peanut butter mixture. Spread around to make it even.
  • 4. Refrigerate for 1 hour, until chocolate has solidified most of the way, and cut into bars with an unserrated knife.
  • 5. Return to the refrigerator over night until set. (I return to the freezer for faster set time).

PEANUT BUTTER PIE BARS



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These peanut butter pie-inspired bar cookies are the perfect chewy, crumbly, sweet treat for peanut lovers!

Provided by S. Eyres

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup butter, melted
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until cracker crumbs are moistened. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Mix peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, honey, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl; stir in brown sugar. Fold flour into peanut butter mixture until well incorporated.
  • Spread peanut butter mixture over graham cracker crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chips start to melt, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 256.9 mg, Sugar 41.7 g

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture.
  • Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Add a layer of your favorite jam or jelly to the center of the bars before baking for a fun twist.
  • To make gluten-free peanut butter squares, use gluten-free flour.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter squares are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their rich peanut butter flavor, chocolate chips, and gooey texture, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or simply enjoying at home with your family and friends. By following these tips, you can easily make the best peanut butter squares that everyone will love. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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