NUT-LICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER BARS

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My friends were astonished to find out these bars were not button-busting. We nick named them bamboozled bars! -Hannah Wolters, Culleoka, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

CRUST:
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers)
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
NUT TOPPING:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
FILLING:
12 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2/3 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
DRIZZLE:
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, combine the nuts, honey and cinnamon. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment and coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Crumble mixture and set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, butter, confectioners' sugar and honey until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Spread over cooled crust. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set. , Sprinkle nut mixture over warm filling; press in slightly. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Sadeek Ullah Khan
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mikiyas Wendesn
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


Fischer Nwaokolo
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make.


Don Diz
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I love that these bars are made with all-natural ingredients. They're a healthier alternative to other peanut butter bars.


Ahsan Subu
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These bars are delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them.


Jinx Bartholomew
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Ahmed Puspa
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate.


Jamyren
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I've never been a big fan of peanut butter bars, but these ones are amazing. They're so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


Sabid Seikh
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Jahanzaib Shahid
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also incredibly easy to make, which is a major plus.


Chardonnay Leonard
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I was a bit skeptical about making these bars because I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were so delicious and I couldn't stop eating them.


Md Ratul islam
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.


Tony Moore
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These peanut butter bars were an absolute hit at my party! They disappeared in minutes.


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