Best 10 Chewy Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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Peanut Butter Bars, the ultimate chewy treat that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate into one delectable dessert. These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, potluck, or just a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these irresistible chewy peanut butter bars that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THICK AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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A blondie lover's dream, these bars are moist, dense and chewy. Perfect for a bake sale or as a take-a-long. They can also be cut into 1-inch bites for a large party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (about 12 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13by-9-inch baking pan with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges of the pan by about 1 inch (this will help you lift the bar easily from the pan in one piece). Spray the pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugars until combined. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix in the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined (be careful not to over mix the dough or the bars will be tough). Fold in the chocolate chips and the peanuts.
  • Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, pressing and smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until the top is slightly golden and firm to the touch and the edges are starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Lift up on the foil overhang to remove the bar from the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a ruler to cut it into 2-inch squares.

DELICIOUS CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BARS



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These are the *best* bars and so easy to make, the trick to these is not to overbake, mine bake out perfectly in a 350 degree oven, second-lowest rack for 22 minutes, servings is only estimated --- add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon also if desired --- this was developed using full-fat peanut butter :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla (can use 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoons maple extract)
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups peanut butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups oatmeal (I use half quick cooking and regular oats)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed cream the butter with both sugars and vanilla until no sugar granules remain (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in the peanut butter and beat until combined.
  • Add in eggs and beat until combined.
  • In a bowl combine the flour with baking soda and oats; add to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Transfer and spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until JUST set (do not overbake).
  • Cool then cut into squares.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CRANBERRY BARS



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This recipe is a variation from a old 4-H project book. I have been making them for years! I always, always, always have people asking me to make these! Great snack for road trips! I use no-sugar-added peanut butter.

Provided by e.oliver365

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¾ cup crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Combine corn syrup and brown sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, cook at a boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into sugar mixture. Add rice cereal, oats, cranberries, and coconut; stir well.
  • Press peanut butter mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 141.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

THICK AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars image

A blondie lover's dream, these bars are moist, dense and chewy. Perfect for a bake sale or as a take-a-long. They can also be cut into 1-inch bites for a large party.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (about 12 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13by-9-inch baking pan with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges of the pan by about 1 inch (this will help you lift the bar easily from the pan in one piece). Spray the pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugars until combined. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix in the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined (be careful not to over mix the dough or the bars will be tough). Fold in the chocolate chips and the peanuts.
  • Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, pressing and smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until the top is slightly golden and firm to the touch and the edges are starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Lift up on the foil overhang to remove the bar from the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a ruler to cut it into 2-inch squares.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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This recipe combines three of my favorite foods-peanut butter, coconut and chocolate-into one mouthwatering dessert. It's very rich and filling, so a small piece usually satisfies even a real sweet tooth.-Mrs. Sanford Wickham, Holbrook, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
FILLING:
2 eggs
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, peanut butter and salt until smooth. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips. Pour over crust. Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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FABULOUS! Chewy and Good! This is a very popular bar which does not last but one day in my home! Great for a snack. The peanut butter flavor comes through well and you have the choice to put in raisins or chocolate chips!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup raisins (or chocolate chips)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugars well. Blend in beaten egg, peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Add baking soda, salt and flour. Mix in quick cooking oats. Fold in choice of raisins or chocolate chips.
  • Spread in a greased 9 x 9 inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 98.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 2.4

CHEWY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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To help the chopped peanuts adhere to the chocolate topping, make sure you sprinkle them on top of the chocolate right after it's spread over the bars.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag (12 oz) dark chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. In small bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, place butter and peanut butter. Microwave on High 30 to 45 seconds or until butter is melted. Add brown sugar and egg yolk; stir until mixed. Stir in vanilla and flour mixture. Stir in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until just firm to the touch. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until chips have softened. Spread softened chips evenly over top. Sprinkle with peanuts. Cool on cooling rack. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEWY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Found in a Nestle booklet. It has been a while since I've made these but my notes say they stay chewy & moist for a while if kept tightly covered. Pretty sweet so cut into smaller bar sizes (2"x1"). A little bite goes a long way.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 48 bars, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 cup butter, softened (equals 10 2/3 tbls)
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups quick oats, uncooked
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease at 13x9" baking pan.
  • In a large mixer bowl, beat brown sugar and butter together until creamy.
  • Beat in corn syrup and vanilla; then stir in uncooked oats.
  • Press dough into bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Cool slightly (about 10-15 minutes).
  • While this is cooling, in a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Spread this mixture over the crust. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and then cool completely. Refrigerate 10 minutes to set chocolate mixture after letting it cool on its own to set chocolate mixture.
  • Cut servings into 2x1 inch bars.

CHEWY TRAIL MIX PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Categories     Nut

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal (625 mL)
1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats (300 mL)
1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cranberries, dates and/or apples) (250 mL)
1 cup chopped peanuts (250 mL)
3/4 cup Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter (175 mL)
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (175 mL)
3/4 cup light corn syrup (175 mL)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (125 mL)

Steps:

  • Line 13x9x2 inch (3.5 L) baking pan with aluminum foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats, dried fruit and peanuts; set aside. In a small saucepan, cook the peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Evenly press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Let stand until set, then cut into bars. Nutritional Information (per serving): 120 calories, 5 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fibre, 3 g protein.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHIP BARS



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"These yummy bars are great for lunches and bake sales, yet use only ordinary kitchen staples," remarks Beverly Swihart of Marion, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with marshmallows return to oven just until marshmallows begin to puff, about 2 minutes. Cool. Meanwhile, combine corn syrup, butter, chips and vanilla in a large saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Evenly spread warm topping over marshmallow layer. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a smooth texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the bars will be tough.
  • Press the dough firmly into the pan so that the bars hold together.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set, or they will be dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares, or they will fall apart.

Conclusion:

These chewy peanut butter bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion.

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