CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS I

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You can't go wrong with this combination!

Provided by Lanie Goldsmith

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅔ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter
¾ cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ cups peanut butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To make Pastry: Cream together 2/3 cup butter and brown sugar. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well blended.
  • Separate the eggs and beat in the yolks. Add in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and mix well.
  • Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • To make the Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, chopped peanuts, peanut butter, egg whites, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Melt 1/4 cup of butter or margarine and stir into mixture.
  • Turn off oven and remove pan. Let cool for about 2 minutes. Spread topping over pastry. Sprinkle chocolate chips over topping and return to warm oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Spread chocolate over topping, like a frosting. Let cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 241.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

vosty tygar vosty
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These bars sound amazing. I'm definitely going to make them soon.


Sithumi Botheju
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I can't wait to try these bars. They look so delicious!


Jonatan Hudtwalcker
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These bars are the best chocolate peanut butter bars I've ever had. I highly recommend them!


Tanatswa Mapfirakupa
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a keeper!


Mr Joiya
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Abdiaziz Mursal
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I love that these bars are made with simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Afsheen Naeem
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These bars are the perfect treat to take to a potluck or party.


George Bushuru
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them. They're a great way to get them to eat peanut butter.


Aqib Niaz
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


franc kariuki
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I love the way these bars melt in my mouth.


Oscar Sebastian Heredia
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These bars are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Jessy Ogunkoya
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Naqeeb Khan
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These bars are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Otakadestiny Brith
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I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Eddie Jackson
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Nomsa Mathebula
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Phionah Kanshabe
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're still just as delicious.


Ferdinand Jamio
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out great. They're so rich and decadent, and the peanut butter filling is to die for.


MD MAHABUR HASAN
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These chocolate peanut butter bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.