Indulge in the delectable treat of Peanut Squares, a classic dessert that combines the irresistible flavors of peanuts, butter, and chocolate. These delightful squares are a perfect blend of chewy and crumbly textures, coated in a luscious chocolate ganache. With variations like the Chewy Peanut Butter Squares, featuring a gooey peanut butter filling, and the No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, offering a quick and easy alternative, this article presents a collection of irresistible peanut square recipes to satisfy any sweet craving. Whether you prefer a classic peanut square or a unique twist, these recipes will guide you in creating homemade peanut squares that are sure to impress.
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PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW SQUARES
I have been making these for years, and they are always a hit!
Provided by Honda
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the lower pot of a double boiler, add water halfway to top and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. In the top of a double boiler, heat butter, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter until melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in coconut, walnuts, and marshmallows.
- Pour mixture in buttered pan. Refrigerate and cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 139.8 mg, Sugar 19.5 g
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL-PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 1h17m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, pretzel crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1 cup of the peanut butter and stir together until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted and smooth; two intervals should be enough. Mix to blend, then spread over the peanut butter-pretzel layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER PAN SQUARES
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
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.
CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty peanut butter marshmallow bars that burst with flavor. The bars could also pass for fudge! -Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place first 5 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until smooth and blended, about 5 minutes (mixture will be very thick). Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan., Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 4 hours. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER-MARSHMALLOW RICE KRISPIES SQUARES
This can be made on top of the stove or in the microwave using a large heat-proof bowl --- this recipe is pretty much fool-proof so don't worry about exact measurements, the frosting drizzle is only optional, I most always double the recipe and spread into a 13 x 9-inch pan, throw in some salted chopped peanuts also! :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 10m
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add in marshmallows and vanilla; stir until melted.
- Mix in the peanut butter until combined.
- Remove from heat and mix in the rice cereal.
- Pat firmly into a 9 x 9-inch or an 11 x 7-inch pan.
- Place the frosting in microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted (about 15 seconds) drizzle on top of the mixture.
PEANUT SQUARES
These cake squares are light, fluffy and topped with a chopped peanut frosted coating that makes them irresistible.
Provided by By Annalise Sandberg
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on each side.
- In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on medium-high speed 1 minute. Slowly beat in granulated sugar, then beat 4 minutes longer. Eggs should be pale in color and fall in thick ribbons back into bowl.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture all at once; beat on low speed just until incorporated. In small bowl, beat together 1 cup milk, the melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add to mixture in 2 additions. Pour batter in pan.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake is golden and center springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then use overhanging parchment to carefully lift cake out of pan, and transfer to rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, beat powdered sugar, softened butter, 3 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla to make smooth frosting. Spread chopped peanuts on small pan or plate.
- Use serrated knife to cut cake into 24 squares (6 rows by 4 rows). Frost top and sides of each square with frosting, then roll in chopped peanuts, using hands if necessary to press peanuts into frosting.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up. Serve cold, or remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
An easy homemade version of the famous peanut butter cup candies.
Provided by Lisa
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 1 cup butter or margarine over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and graham cracker crumbs. Spread mixture in a jelly roll pan. Pat down evenly.
- To Make Topping: Melt together 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 1 cup chocolate chips. Spread this mixture over peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate 1/2 hour. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 284.2 mg, Sugar 36 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT SQUARES
If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut butter layer is topped with a smooth coating of melted chocolate chips and peanut butter. Yum! -Nicole Trudell Fort Langley, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a microwave, melt remaining butter. Stir in confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and cracker crumbs. Spread into prepared pan., In microwave, melt topping ingredients; stir until smooth. Spread over top. Refrigerate until set., Using foil, lift out of pan. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store airtight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD SQUARES
The milk-chocolate topping of these cookies looks like the result of masterful piping, but it's actually a cinch to make using a mold. Beneath the chocolate hides a layer of peanut butter on top of brown-sugar shortbread, all of them adding up to a treat that's creamy and crumbly and rich throughout.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 36 squares
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat a 9 1/2-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides, and coat parchment with spray.
- Sift flour and salt into a medium bowl. Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. With the mixer running, add sugar, and beat until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Press dough evenly into pan. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Bake shortbread until golden brown and firm in center, 45 to 50 minutes. Let shortbread cool in pan on a wire rack.
- Place a basket-weave mat, trimmed to fit pan, on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread melted chocolate evenly on mat. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
- Use parchment to unmold shortbread from pan, and trim edges to create a square. Spread peanut butter evenly on shortbread. Carefully center chocolate, mat side up, on top of peanut butter, and gently peel off mat. Cut shortbread into 1 1/2-inch squares. Shortbread will keep, covered, for up to 3 days.
PEANUT BUTTER KRISPY RICE SQUARES
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing 1-inch wings to hang over the edges; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and salt and cook, stirring, until the marshmallows are melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla (the peanut butter can still be swirly). Add the cereal, crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips and sprinkles and fold with a large rubber spatula to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using the spatula to spread it out evenly. Place a piece of parchment on top and then use your hands to press the mixture down very firmly. Top with additional sprinkles as desired. Let the mixture firm up in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then cut into squares.
PEANUT CAKE SQUARES
When I was in high school, I worked for an Irish family...and they made these yummy treats each year for St. Patrick's Day. The sweet frosting and salty peanuts are an irresistible combination. The only complaint my husband has is that I make them just once a year! -Bridget Jones, Veyo, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in milk and butter. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares; roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY RICE SQUARES
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing 1-inch wings to hang over the edges; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and salt and cook, stirring, until the marshmallows are melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla (the peanut butter can still be swirly). Add the cereal, crushed graham crackers and chocolate chips and fold with a large rubber spatula to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using the spatula to spread it out evenly. Place a piece of parchment on top and then use your hands to press the mixture down very firmly. Let the mixture firm up in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then cut into squares.
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL-PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES - TRISHA YEARWOOD
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, pretzel crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1 cup of the peanut butter and stir together until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish.
- Combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted and smooth; two intervals should be enough.
- Mix to blend, then spread over the peanut butter-pretzel layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
PEANUT-BUTTER-AND-JELLY CHEESECAKE SQUARES
Three things go into making this recipe really smooth: creamy peanut butter, like Jif or Skippy (our test-kitchen's go-to for baking); and room-temperature eggs and cream cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 6h30m
Yield Makes about 24 two-inch squares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Finely grind crackers in a food processor. Add melted butter, peanuts, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse until peanuts are chopped and texture of mixture resembles wet sand.Transfer to prepared baking dish; press firmly and evenly into bottom and three-quarters of the way up sides. Bake until set and slightly darkened, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Reduce oven to 325 degrees. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and peanut butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in granulated sugar until lightand fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla until smooth. Pour filling into cooked crust; smooth top with asmall offset spatula. Bake until puffed and set along edges but still slightly wobbly in center, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Whisk jelly in a saucepan over medium until melted. Pour evenly over cake, then tilt dish to spread jelly to edges in a thin, even layer. Refrigerate until jelly is firmly set, about 4 hours.Cut cake into squares, wiping knife between cuts for clean edges, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
Oh boy, are these good! On a hot summer's day when you want something sweet, these won't heat up the kitchen. Kids love them!
Provided by KitchenCraftsnMore
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 9 inch square pan with aluminum foil.
- Beat powdered sugar, butter, 1 cup peanut butter and the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed.
- Stir in graham cracker crumbs and peanuts (mixture will be stiff).
- Press into pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
- Spread over bars.
- Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is firm.
- Remove from pan, using foil to lift; fold back.
- foil.
- Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
- Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
- Store covered in refrigerator.
PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
Looking for a homemade dessert using peanut butter? Then check out these bars recipe that's ready in 50 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix powdered sugar and cracker crumbs in medium bowl. Heat butter and peanut butter in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Stir into crumb mixture. Press in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 inches.
- Heat chocolate chips in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Spread over crumb mixture. Immediately sprinkle with candy decorations. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. (To cut diamond shapes, first cut straight parallel lines 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart down the length of the pan. Second, cut diagonal lines 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart across the straight cuts.) Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 45 mg
SIMPLY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY SQUARES !
This recipe is a favorite with our family and friends. I especially love it cause it is so yummy and takes only 5 minutes to make. Great to make when in a pinch. If you love the chocolate and peanut butter combination... you will fall in love with this recipe.
Provided by Snowbaby
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a pot, melt the first three ingredient on low heat while stirring constantly.
- Once melted, add in remaining ingredients.
- Pour into a parchment lined or well buttered 9x13 pan.
- Smooth and lightly press contents into your pan using the back of a spoon.
- Refridgerate for 30 minutes.
- Cut into desired slices and serve.
- Enjoy!
FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER PUDDING SQUARES
My sister-in-law taught me how to make these. Some people know them as 'Puddingwiches'. Chocolaty peanut butter goodness layered between graham crackers and frozen. Make a batch and keep in the freezer for quick summertime snack or dessert.
Provided by Linda
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour milk into a bowl; add pudding mix and beat continually until the powder is completely dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Beat melted peanut butter into the pudding mixture.
- Chill pudding mixture in refrigerator until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon pudding mix onto each graham cracker square; sandwich squares together to get 16 pudding-filled squares. Arrange onto a baking sheet and cover lightly with plastic wrap.
- Chill in freezer until the pudding is firm, at least 1 hour. Store in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 223.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
I saw this on Trisha's Southern cooking, they are decadent. Almost like eating a candy bar. I am going to try to freeze some and see how they turn out, and did I say they are quick and easy. Couldn't believe how easy they were to make.
Provided by Jane from Ohio
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h17m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- melt butter.
- in medium bowl, add the melted butter, pretzel crumbs and confectioners sugar,.
- Add 1 cup of the peanut butter.
- Stir until well combined.
- press the mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the chocolate chips with the remaining 1/4 cup of peanut butter.
- in a micro wave safe bowl.
- microwave for 30 second intervals (two should be enough).
- mix to blend.
- spread over peanut butter-pretzel layer.
- refridgerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- If you don't have any baking powder, you can use 1 teaspoon of baking soda instead.
- To make the peanut squares even more decadent, you can add a layer of chocolate ganache or frosting.
- If you want a chewier texture, you can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- For a nutty flavor, you can add a tablespoon of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- If you don't have any peanut butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
- To make the peanut squares gluten-free, you can use gluten-free flour.
- If you want a vegan version of the peanut squares, you can use vegan butter and eggs.
Conclusion:
Peanut squares are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthday parties. With their simple ingredients and delicious flavor, peanut squares are sure to be a hit.
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