Best 6 Peanut Crumble Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Peanut Crumble Bars, a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors. These irresistible treats feature a crispy graham cracker crust, a creamy and rich peanut butter filling, and a buttery oat crumble topping. Each bite offers a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or as a special dessert for your loved ones, these bars are sure to be a hit. Explore the detailed recipe instructions and uncover the secrets behind creating this classic dessert that will become a staple in your baking repertoire. Additionally, discover variations such as the Chocolate Peanut Crumble Bars, which add a decadent chocolate touch, and the No-Bake Peanut Crumble Bars, a time-saving option that delivers the same irresistible flavor.

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

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 CRUMBLE BARS



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Make and share this Peanut Crumble Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Grease bottom and sides of 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, 2 eggs, 1 t. vanilla, the flour, cocoa, oats, and baking powder with mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Stir in peanuts. In small bowl, reserve 1 1/2 cups oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture on bottom of pan to form crust.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Add 3 eggs, the milk, peanut butter, and 1 t. vanilla. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed. Spoon peanut butter mixture over oat mixture in pan; spread evenly to edges of pan. Carefully crumble reserved oat mixture evenly over peanut butter layer.
  • Bake 35-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 35.1, Sodium 81.1, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.3, Protein 3.8

CARAMEL PEANUT BARS



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Rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts and gooey caramel peek out from between golden oat and crumb layers. Delicious!-Ardyce Piehl, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt caramels with cream, stirring often. Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanuts over the crust; top with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

CRUNCHY PEANUT BARS



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-Nola Burski, Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups cornflakes
1/4 cup Spanish peanuts
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring corn syrup and sugars to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter. Fold in cornflakes and peanuts., Gently press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These delicious bars are great holiday treats, but the kids like them all year long. I used this recipe over and over when our five children were at home. Now I'm thrilled to bake a batch for my grandchildren. -Geraldine Grisdale, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; beat until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir in cornflakes. Gently spread over top. Let stand until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily combine the dry ingredients for the crust.
  • Be sure to press the crust firmly into the pan to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
  • While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Before serving, sprinkle the top of the bars with powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

These peanut crumble bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. The combination of the peanut butter filling and the crumbly crust is irresistible. These bars are also very versatile. You can use different types of nuts in the crust, such as almonds or pecans. You can also add different flavors to the filling, such as chocolate chips or toffee bits. No matter how you make them, these peanut crumble bars are sure to be a hit.

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