Best 9 Tropical Peanut Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the tropics with our delectable Tropical Peanut Squares – a symphony of sweet, nutty, and chewy textures that will transport you to paradise. Each bite of these irresistible squares bursts with the vibrant flavors of pineapple, coconut, and roasted peanuts, perfectly balanced by a rich peanut butter filling and a crispy graham cracker crust. These no-bake treats are not only a feast for the senses but also incredibly easy to make, requiring no special equipment or extensive baking skills.

But that's not all! This recipe also includes variations to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. For those who prefer a vegan version, we've got you covered with a plant-based alternative that uses almond butter and coconut oil instead of peanut butter and butter. And for those with gluten sensitivities, we offer a gluten-free graham cracker crust option to ensure everyone can savor these delightful treats.

So, whether you're a peanut butter enthusiast, a lover of tropical flavors, or simply seeking a hassle-free dessert, our Tropical Peanut Squares are the perfect choice. Dive into the detailed recipe instructions, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey to the tropics, one bite at a time.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEANUT SQUARES



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These cake squares are light, fluffy and topped with a chopped peanut frosted coating that makes them irresistible.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups lightly salted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on each side.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on medium-high speed 1 minute. Slowly beat in granulated sugar, then beat 4 minutes longer. Eggs should be pale in color and fall in thick ribbons back into bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture all at once; beat on low speed just until incorporated. In small bowl, beat together 1 cup milk, the melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add to mixture in 2 additions. Pour batter in pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake is golden and center springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then use overhanging parchment to carefully lift cake out of pan, and transfer to rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, beat powdered sugar, softened butter, 3 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla to make smooth frosting. Spread chopped peanuts on small pan or plate.
  • Use serrated knife to cut cake into 24 squares (6 rows by 4 rows). Frost top and sides of each square with frosting, then roll in chopped peanuts, using hands if necessary to press peanuts into frosting.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up. Serve cold, or remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

TROPICAL ROADIE BARS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 to 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick spray, for the cookie sheet and bowl
2 cups skin-on roasted almonds,
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 1/4 cups chopped dried pineapple
1 cup puffed millet
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup frozen pineapple juice concentrate
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Line a small cookie sheet or quarter sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Spray a large bowl. Add the almonds, pecans, dried pineapple, millet, oats and coconut flake and stir well.
  • In a medium saucepot fitted with a candy thermometer, add the brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice concentrate and salt; mix together with a heatproof spatula. Place the pot over high heat and cook the syrup to the soft-ball stage (240 degrees F), about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the syrup over the nut mixture and toss well. Scrape onto the prepared cookie sheet and press firmly and evenly into a tight, compact layer. Cool for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 16 to 20 bars. Store in an airtight container.

SALTED PEANUT SQUARES



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If your gift list is long, here's a yummy solution. The recipe makes nearly 10 dozen chewy, nutty, sweet-and-salty bars.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9-3/4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts, divided
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
36 miniature Snickers candy bars, chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle half of the peanuts into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and butter at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in sweetened condensed milk; cook, uncovered, on high for 1 minute., Stir in marshmallow creme and chopped candy bars. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Cover with plastic wrap; press down lightly., Refrigerate until set. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TROPICAL PEANUT SQUARES



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These looks soooooo good! I have not yet tested this recipe out. I just figured it looked good because I looooooove Special K cereal, coconut, and peanut butter so this recipe can not be bad! We'll see! Recipe also looks very easy!

Provided by Jamie Lynne

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter
3 cups Special K cereal
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Measure corn syrup and sugar into a 3 quart saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture bubbles Remove from heat.
  • Stir in peanut butter.
  • Add Special K and coconut.
  • Stir well until mixed.
  • Press evenly into a buttered, 8x8x2 inch pan.
  • Cut into squares when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Sodium 149.5, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.4, Protein 6

TROPICAL PEANUT SQUARES



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A recipe that belonged to my Nanny. I haven't had a chance to try it, but my mom has and said it was omfg!

Provided by Joshua Bryant @StartinEarly

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup
1/2 cup(s) brown sugar
1 cup(s) flaked coconut
1/2 cup(s) peanut butter
3 cup(s) special k

Steps:

  • Measure corn syrup & sugar into 3 qt saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture bubbles.
  • Add to Special K & coconut.
  • Stir until well coated.
  • Press evenly into buttered pan. Cut in squares when cool.

ENERGY BARS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 35m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pitted dried dates
1/2 cup powdered nonfat dry milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place all ingredients except the syrup and eggs in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is finely chopped. Add the syrup and eggs and pulse until the mixture is well combined. It will resemble a coarse paste.
  • Transfer to the baking pan and spread evenly. Bake until just done, about 20 minutes. Cut into 20 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.6 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 2.5 grams, Protein 5 grams

PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW SQUARES



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I have been making these for years, and they are always a hit!

Provided by Honda

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In the lower pot of a double boiler, add water halfway to top and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. In the top of a double boiler, heat butter, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in coconut, walnuts, and marshmallows.
  • Pour mixture in buttered pan. Refrigerate and cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 139.8 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

PEANUT CAKE SQUARES



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When I was in high school, I worked for an Irish family...and they made these yummy treats each year for St. Patrick's Day. The sweet frosting and salty peanuts are an irresistible combination. The only complaint my husband has is that I make them just once a year! -Bridget Jones, Veyo, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
FROSTING:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups finely chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in milk and butter. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares; roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

TROPICAL SQUARES



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Such a delicious dessert. I loves this, it is really one of my favorites, I am always trying to make something new for dessert when we have company over for dinner. I don't do the same thing too many times, but this is one of the desserts that we do have often - so good!!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Gelatin

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or chocolate, or vanilla)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (250 g) package philadelphia brick cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup crushed fruit (strawberries, raspberries, or canned crushed pineapple)
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping
2 (85 g) packages jell-o orange pineapple jelly powder
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 banana, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained

Steps:

  • Combine prepared crumbs with butter.
  • Press mixture on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in crushed fruit.
  • Fold in whipped topping. Spread cream cheese filling over crust.
  • Prepare jelly powder according to 30 minute set method. Stir mandarin oranges, banana slices, and pineapple tidbits in juice.
  • Pour jelly mixture over cream cheese filling and chill for 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.3, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 417.9, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 43.9, Protein 7.1

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients to ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
  • Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality peanut butter and chocolate chips for the best flavor and texture.
  • Mixing: Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough texture.
  • Baking: Bake the bars at the specified temperature and time, using a toothpick to check for doneness. Underbaking can result in a gooey texture, while overbaking can make them dry.
  • Cooling: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving. This helps them set properly and prevents crumbling.
  • Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Tropical Peanut Squares are a delightful and easy-to-make treat, perfect for any occasion. With their combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and coconut, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Follow these tips to ensure perfect results every time you bake them, and enjoy a taste of paradise in every bite!

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