Best 5 Peanutty Candy Bar Cookies Recipes

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Calling all peanut butter and chocolate lovers! These irresistible Peanutty Candy Bar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate into one heavenly bite. Featuring a chewy peanut butter cookie base, a rich chocolate ganache filling, and a generous topping of chopped peanut butter cups, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

With their delectable combination of textures and flavors, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party, treating yourself to a sweet snack, or simply looking for a fun baking project to enjoy with friends and family. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions, making it easy for bakers of all skill levels to create these delicious treats.

In addition to the classic Peanutty Candy Bar Cookies, the article also offers variations to suit different tastes and preferences. For a twist on the original, try the Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies, which add a burst of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the peanut butter cookie base. If you're a fan of salty-sweet combinations, the Salted Peanut Butter Cookies are a must-try, featuring a sprinkle of sea salt that enhances the flavor of the peanut butter.

For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the article provides a recipe for Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delicious treats. And if you're looking for a fun and festive variation, the Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are sure to be a hit, with their peanut butter cookie base topped with a Hershey's Kiss and rolled in powdered sugar.

With so many delicious options to choose from, these Peanutty Candy Bar Cookies and their variations are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in these delectable peanut butter and chocolate treats!

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

PEANUTTY CANDY BAR COOKIES



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What could be yummier? Super-size peanut butter cookies are packed with candy bar chunks.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole salted peanuts
1 bag (8 oz) milk chocolate drops

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until creamy. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in peanuts and candy.
  • Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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

GOOEY CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BARS



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These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They're great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. -Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
2 cups chocolate-covered peanuts
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup butterscotch ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Press cookie dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Sprinkle with peanuts and marshmallows; drizzle with ice cream topping., Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool completely and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUTTY CANDY BARS BY FREDA



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Who doesn't enjoy Peanut butter, Chocolate and peanuts?? These are so easy using your own favorite Peanut butter cookie recipe. I have listed (3) variations of this recipe. One with just the Chocolate topping. One with Drizzled Glaze, and One with Caramel then the Chocolate topping. Photo coming . . Sorry

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Candies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 favorite peanutbutter cookie recipe ( your own)
1 Cup chocolate chips
1 Cup butterscotch chips
2 Cups chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. Heat Oven @ 350. Spray with non stick cooking spray a 13 X 9 Pan
  • 2. Mix your favorite Recipe for Peanut-Butter cookies. Press dough into 13X9 Pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the peanuts and press into the cookie dough. (Save the other cup of nuts til later) Bake 15-18 min, til edges are golden brown. COOL approx 10 min.
  • 3. in a small Microwave safe bowl, add chips, heat to just melted. Spread evenly over the bars. Sprinkle with the remaining Cup of Chopped Peanuts. Chill in refer for 20-30 min, until set.
  • 4. For Bars cut into 9 rows By 4 rows. For Added attraction on your cookie tray, Tip: # 1. Drizzle with a white glaze of this mixed pdr sugar Vanilla and milk mixed thin, and poured into a zip lock bag, Cut a tiny hole off the corner and drizzle or pipe over your Bars. Enjoy.
  • 5. Variation Tip # 2 after baking the Bars, Melt Caramels, then pour this over the Bars, Chill til Caramel sets. Melt the Chocolate above, then spread over the Caramel, Sprinkle the 1 cup of Peanuts over the Chocolate. Chill again til set. Cut into Bars.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS



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Crunchy cookies, granola and peanuts are topped with creamy marshmallows, peanut butter and chocolate for a decadent treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup coarsely chopped honey-roasted peanuts
4 Nature Valley™ peanut butter crunchy granola bars (2 pouches from 8.9-oz box), crushed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, leaving foil hanging over 2 opposite sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place cookies. Cover; process until cookies are finely chopped.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in chopped cookies and 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips until well mixed. Press in bottom of baking dish.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave milk and peanut butter chips uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; microwave 30 to 60 seconds longer, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Stir in peanuts and crushed granola bars. Spread over chocolate layer. If peanut butter mixture starts to set, microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until warm and spreadable.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the oil uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. Drizzle chocolate diagonally over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. To cut bars, remove from pan, using foil to lift. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in cool place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or your cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, this will help the cookies to hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, they will continue to cook as they cool.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting or decorating them.

Conclusion:

These peanutty candy bar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and chocolatey candy bar pieces, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these peanutty candy bar cookies a try, you won't be disappointed.

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