Best 3 Bun Bars Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, bun bars stand out as a true testament to the culinary arts. These treats, often referred to as "dream bars," are a harmonious blend of a tender cookie-like crust, a luscious cream cheese filling, and a tantalizing topping, coming together to create an explosion of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook eager to impress your loved ones, embarking on the journey of crafting the ultimate bun bar is an adventure worth pursuing. In this article, we will guide you through the process of selecting the best recipe for your bun bar endeavor, ensuring that you create a dessert that will leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON BUN BARS



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Looking for a cinnamon bar made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix? Then check out this bar recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon milk
2 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup caramel topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1/3 cup butter, the milk and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until blended. Spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/3 cup butter, the pecans and cinnamon. Crumble sugar mixture on partially baked crust to within 1/2 inch of edges. Drizzle caramel topping over sugar mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 23 to 26 minutes longer (25 to 28 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until golden brown and slightly puffed throughout. Loosen edges with knife. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

BUN BARS



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A no-bake, peanut butter, chocolate, butterscotch and peanut bar.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
2 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
⅔ cup milk
1 cup butter
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
3 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Melt butterscotch and chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth on low to medium heat. Spread half of mixture into the bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Chill until hard in freezer.
  • Melt butter, add instant pudding and milk, boil one minute. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well. It will look funny, but it will mix together.
  • Put on top of chocolate layer. Chill in the freezer until hard.
  • Add peanuts to rest of chocolate mixture and spread on top of vanilla layer. Chill in freezer 1 hour until set. Keep in refrigerator until served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1292.2 calories, Carbohydrate 137.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 77.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 30.1 g, Sodium 809.8 mg, Sugar 120.8 g

HONEY BUN BARS



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This is another of Grandma's recipes...they are very good and she always baked with honey whenever she could. My mom's grandma would send her some pecans from Alabama.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRUST
1/2 c butter
1 1/3 c all purpose flour
3 Tbsp cold water
2 Tbsp honey
FILLING
1/2 c butter
1 c water
1 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1/2 c honey
1 tsp almond extract
2/3 c pecans, chopped coarsely
ICING
1 c powdered sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1 to 2 Tbsp milk or cream

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400^. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. set aside. --- CRUST: Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and blend until a dough forms. Press dough onto bottom of prepared pan. Drizzle honey over crust;spread slightly.
  • 2. FILLING: In saucepan melt butter in water. Bring to a boil and add flour and salt all at once. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a stiff ball, about one minute. Remove from heat; add eggs one at a time; beat until smooth and glossy(like cream puff batter). Stir in honey and almond extract.
  • 3. Spread filling batter over crust. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven; bake about 10 minutes more. Cool slightly, drizzle with icing.
  • 4. ICING: Combine all ingredients; adding just enough milk or cream to make a nice drizzle.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: Riper bananas will yield a sweeter, more flavorful bun bar.
  • Use a food processor or blender: This will help to create a smooth, creamy mixture.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, and spices are all great additions to bun bars.
  • Freeze the bun bars for at least 2 hours before serving: This will help them to firm up and make them easier to eat.
  • Store the bun bars in the freezer for up to 2 months: They can be thawed in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Bun bars are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of flavors and mix-ins to choose from, there is sure to be a bun bar recipe that everyone will love.

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