PEANUT CAKE BARS

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The librarian at my son's high school brought these bars in as a treat for here helpers one day. He enjoyed them so much he requested the recipe and has made them many times since. The whole family loves the blend of chocolate and peanuts.-Pam Clayton, Brownsboro, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 egg
TOPPING:
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine dry cake mix, water, butter and egg until blended. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 2 minutes longer. Cool. , In a saucepan, combine peanut butter chips, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Cook over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Spoon over marshmallows. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Mauricio Henriquez
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I would definitely recommend these peanut cake bars to anyone who loves peanut butter and chocolate. They're a delicious and easy-to-make treat.


Eiaz Khan
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


Kendall Brooks
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these bars without any problems. They turned out great!


Adam Jarpah
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the peanut butter frosting complements the chocolate cake.


Sifullah Ali
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I've never been a big fan of peanut butter, but these bars changed my mind. They're so delicious and the peanut butter flavor is perfect.


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


Play Mo
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best peanut butter bars he's ever had.


Syed Waqas
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra milk or yogurt next time.


masked majestic
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but they were surprisingly good! The peanut butter frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed these bars.


Md Marase
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These bars are super easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate.


Himal Oli
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so rich and decadent, and the peanut butter frosting is to die for.


Maroof Ul Hassan
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I made these bars for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Sandile Syabonga
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These peanut cake bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make, and the peanut butter frosting was the perfect finishing touch.