Best 8 Peanut Butter Tandy Bars Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of Peanut Butter Tandy Bars, a classic confection that combines the irresistible flavors of peanut butter, chocolate, and oats. These delectable treats are a perfect balance of chewy and crispy, with a burst of peanut buttery goodness in every bite. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this timeless dessert, catering to different dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings. From the classic recipe with its simple yet irresistible ingredients to variations that incorporate dark chocolate, butterscotch chips, and even a gluten-free option, these Peanut Butter Tandy Bars are sure to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER TANDY CAKE



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Bring the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate to a tasty sheet cake!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • Make cake batter as directed on box using cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 17 to 23 minutes (19 to 26 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter uncovered on High 20 seconds or until softened and spreadable. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto surface of warm cake; spread carefully to cover top. Refrigerate cake to harden the peanut butter, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; continue to microwave on High 10 to 20 seconds longer, stirring after 10 seconds until chips are melted. Stir in frosting.
  • Spread frosting over peanut butter layer on cake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g

TANDY CAKE



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Baked in a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan, Tandy Cake is a yellow cake with a layer of peanut butter and a hard chocolate glaze. This recipe takes a couple of hours to make but it's worth it! It tastes so good!

Provided by Rebecca Harrison

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons margarine
1 ¼ cups peanut butter
2 pounds milk chocolate candy bar, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan. Sift together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar and vanilla. Beat on high speed of an electric mixer until light and lemon-colored. Beat in the flour mixture. Microwave milk and margarine about 2 minutes, or until it begins to bubble. Stir into batter.
  • Pour batter into 10x15 inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • When cake is cool, plop peanut butter all over and spread evenly to the edges. Refrigerate to set, about 1 hour.
  • In a microwave safe dish, melt chocolate and spread evenly over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate to allow chocolate to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.5 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 197.8 mg, Sugar 56.9 g

GRANDMA'S TANDY KAKE



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My grandmother made this for all our family gatherings. Everyone loves it now I make it for every party we attend or host. -John Morgan III, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups creamy peanut butter
5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in milk and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack. Spread peanut butter over top; cool completely., In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Gently spread over peanut butter. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS WITH SALTED CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray, for baking dish
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
Kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom and sides of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir to combine the confectioners' sugar, graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and set aside.
  • Place the chocolate and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until bubbles start to form around the edges. Pour the cream over the chocolate, let sit for 1 minute and then whisk until completely melted and smooth.
  • Pour the ganache over the peanut butter mixture and refrigerate until the chocolate is cooled and set, at least 45 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Sprinkle evenly with the flaky sea salt. Cut into squares to serve.

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 TANDY CAKE



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This is a clone of Tastycake's "Peanut Butter Tandy Cake" snack cakes. It is easy, inexpensive, and tastes just like the real thing. Great to put in lunch boxes! I guarantee the kids will adore you for this one! Wrap individual pieces in wax paper to put into lunches. Peanut butter, chocolate, and cake...now who could ask for more!?!?!

Provided by Manda

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 1 twelve x fifteen inch sheet cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons melted margarine
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat eggs until nice and yellow.
  • Add other cake ingredients, except peanut butter and beat well.
  • Spread batter onto greased 12x15-inch cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and spread with peanut butter while still hot.
  • When cool, frost with icing.
  • To prepare icing, combine all icing ingredients and beat with electric mixer until smooth.

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.

Nutrition Facts :

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

Tips:

  • Make sure your peanut butter is at room temperature before you start. This will make it easier to mix and spread.
  • If your mixture is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk or water to thin it out.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bars. They should be just set in the center.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter tandy bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a simple snack. With their creamy peanut butter filling and chocolatey coating, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give peanut butter tandy bars a try. You won't be disappointed.

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