Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of delectable peanutty candy bars! These irresistible treats, lovingly crafted by Freda, are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From the classic combination of peanuts and chocolate in the Peanutty Candy Bars to the unexpected burst of flavor in the Peanut Butter and Jelly Candy Bars, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Salted Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy Bars combine the perfect balance of sweet and salty, making them a truly irresistible treat. No matter your preference, these peanutty candy bars are sure to satisfy your cravings and bring joy to your taste buds.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
PEANUTTY CANDY BARS
These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!-Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, corn syrup and vanilla. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until mixture is bubbly around the edges., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanuts and remaining peanut butter; spread over the oat mixture. Cool for 10 minutes; chill until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
MOUND BARS & "ALMOND JOY" CANDY BY FREDA
Is it possible that Freda's candies are even creamier and more delicious than their namesakes? YES! These delightful bites are perfect for the holidays or anytime you're in need of a sweet treat.
Provided by FREDA GABLE
Categories Chocolate
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix powder sugar and Sweetened CONDENSED MILK together. (DO NOT USE EVAPORATED MILK) Blend well. Next add coconut, stirring till well blended. (Mixture will be thick.)
- 2. With buttered hands, form into logs to cut into 1/1/2" long pieces or roll into balls to shape for Mounds. Candy MUST CHILL until chocolate is melted and ready to dip chocolates. (Chilling candy makes for easier dipping.) Optional: see Almond Joy below; top with almond on each.
- 3. Melt chocolate chips or almond bark, on med-low heat in double boiler. Make sure this choc is THIN, to coat the candy. NOTE: If chocolate or bark gets too thick to dip candy, add a little paraffin wax to the chocolate to thin to needed consistency. Use only a little at a time. Melt into chocolate (approx 1 TBS) you can always add more as needed.
- 4. Dip each chilled Mound candy into chocolate with toothpick or small slotted spoon. Place on parchment or wax paper lined baking sheet to set... chill til set and remove from refrigerator.
- 5. FOR ALMOND JOY; Press one or two almonds slightly into top of the mounds, before dipping into chocolate.
- 6. Tip: Use buttered hands to roll your candy or Mounds, this makes it so much easier. Store in covered tin in refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 1/2 before serving candies.
PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS
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
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
PEANUTTY CANDY BAR COOKIES
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
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
SALTED PEANUT BARS
Melted marshmallows give these nutty bars their elastic texture.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides, then lightly coat parchment with spray. Cover paper with 1 1/4 cups peanuts.
- In a medium pot, combine 1 tablespoon water, caramels, and marshmallows over medium. Cook, stirring frequently, until caramels and marshmallows melt and mixture is smooth, about 8 minutes. Immediately pour over peanuts, then top with remaining 1 cup peanuts. Let cool until set, about 2 hours, then cut into 16 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g
PEANUTTY CARAMEL BARS
Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts and peanut butter, they remind some folks of a candy bar. Kids of all ages love them. -Charlene Bennett Clearville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until melted. Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside., In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 20-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEANUTTY BUCKEYE BARS
Make and share this Peanutty Buckeye Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by scarley
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 32 bars, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, eggs, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Stir in peanuts. Remove half of the brownie mixture and set aside. Spread the remaining brownie mixture evenly into prepared pan.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter until smooth. Spread evenly over brownie mixture in pan. Separate the remaining brownie mixture into pieces, flatten them with your fingers, and place them on top of the brownie mixture in pan.
- 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 32 bars.
- 4. To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 94.9, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 4.3
PEANUTTY CANDY BARS BY FREDA
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
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.
Tips:
- Make sure to use unsweetened shredded coconut for the filling, as sweetened coconut will make the bars too sweet.
- If you don't have peanut butter chips, you can use chopped peanuts instead.
- Be careful not to overcook the candy bars, as they will become hard and brittle.
- Let the candy bars cool completely before cutting them into bars, as they will be easier to cut when they are cold.
- Store the candy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These Peanutty Candy Bars by Freda are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a chewy coconut filling and a rich peanut butter coating, these candy bars 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 Bars a try!
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