GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LAYER BARS

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Enjoy these delicious, creamy peanut butter bars made with gluten free chocolate chip cookie mix from Betty Crocker!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (19 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base and topping ingredients until soft dough forms. Make 6 cookies by dropping rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly.
  • Press remaining dough in pan. Bake cookies and base 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Reserve cookies for topping.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and stirred smooth. Spread evenly over bars. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 2/3 cup peanut butter, the powdered sugar and whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Spread over chocolate layer.
  • Crush reserved cookies; sprinkle over cream cheese layer. Press in lightly. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Bibiana Mesa
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I can't wait to try these bars! They look amazing.


Dre Benasty
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These bars are so rich and decadent, they're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Peter Powell
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I drizzled some melted chocolate over the top of the bars before refrigerating them. It made them look even more decadent.


Joy Brubacher
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I added a layer of chopped walnuts to the top of the bars. They added a nice crunch.


Haylee Lashaway
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I made these bars in a 9x13 pan instead of an 8x8 pan. They turned out great!


GMSaiN Arif110
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I didn't have any sea salt, so I used regular salt. The bars were still delicious.


Imran ali Nohrio
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I used almond butter instead. The bars turned out just as good.


Vi P
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover chocolate and peanut butter.


rubi khadka
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Abdul Jaleel
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and everyone loves them.


Scottie Russell
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I still enjoyed these bars. The chocolate layer is really good.


Imam hasan Sayam
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These bars are really easy to make. I didn't have any trouble following the recipe.


Mohamed Azeem
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I found the oat crust to be a bit dry. I think I'll try using a different crust next time.


Lesia Bell
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Gonzaga Wooogonzaga
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I love that these bars are gluten-free. It's so hard to find good gluten-free desserts, so I'm always excited when I find a new one that I love.


Apai Bitty
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The chocolate and peanut butter flavors are so well-balanced.


Imran al Hossain
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I'll definitely be making them again.


damon fewster
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I've tried many gluten-free desserts, but these chocolate peanut butter layer bars are by far the best. They're incredibly easy to make and always turn out perfectly. My friends and family love them too!


Krype
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These gluten-free chocolate peanut butter layer bars are an absolute delight! The combination of the rich chocolate layer, the creamy peanut butter layer, and the crunchy oat crust is simply divine. I especially love the addition of sea salt, which p