TRIPLE-LAYER PEANUT BARS

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These chocolaty bars Orlena Berry shares from Mustang, Oklahoma make a scrumptious noon-time treat or afternoon pick-me-up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, peanut butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour until well combined (mixture will be crumbly). , Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool., For filling, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the milk and butter over low heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts and vanilla. Spread evenly over crust. , Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for a few minutes to soften, then spread over filling. Sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Friday Endurance
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


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


Nur wahid wahid
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I've never made peanut butter bars before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great.


mdbiplob hossen
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love them!


abdullah Iftikhar
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I'm definitely going to be making these bars again. They're so good!


umer saith jaan
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These bars were a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy dessert for a party and these fit the bill perfectly.


Berto Warren
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I actually really liked these bars.


K BRITTON
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These bars were delicious! I would definitely recommend them.


Ashly romero
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have overcooked them.


Camila Mendoza
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These bars were a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.


ONE CHANCE FF ÃLĒX
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I can't believe how easy these bars were to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


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


Olatunji Olaleye
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I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in these bars. They're the perfect sweet and salty treat.


Pretty InPink11
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These bars were a great make-ahead dessert. I made them the day before a party and they were still delicious the next day.


Victor Okechukwu
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I was surprised at how easy these bars were to make. They look really impressive, but they're actually quite simple.


Letes Gameing
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they were good. I would probably cut down on the amount of sugar next time.


Suli Yang
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I've made these peanut bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


HOPKINS LOPEZ
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These peanut bars were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.