Best 7 Crunchy Peanut Bark Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our exploration of the best recipes for creating crunchy peanut bark, a sweet and savory treat that combines the flavors of peanuts, chocolate, and butter into a symphony of taste. Whether you prefer a classic recipe that stands the test of time or a modern twist with unique flavor combinations, our guide will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to craft the perfect crunchy peanut bark.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY PEANUT BARS



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-Nola Burski, Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups cornflakes
1/4 cup Spanish peanuts
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring corn syrup and sugars to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter. Fold in cornflakes and peanuts., Gently press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRUNCHY PEANUT BARK



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Cereal and peanuts add the crunch to these sweet and peanut-buttery treats you can whip up in no time. One batch makes plenty for snacking and sharing. At Christmas, my sister and I add them to trays of homemade candies we give to the customers of the house-cleaning service we run. We're often asked for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 cup peanut butter
3 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a microwave, heat candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARK RECIPE



Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookie Bark Recipe image

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 peanut butter sandwich cookies
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla flavored almond bark
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts (coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13 pan with foil, leaving some hanging over the sides.
  • Coarsely crush cookies in a plastic bag.
  • In a microwavable bowl, melt almond bark according to directions and stir until smooth.
  • Add peanut butter to melted bark and mix well. Spread peanut butter and bark mixture on the bottom of foil lined pan.
  • In a separate bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil in 30 second increments until melted.
  • Drop 8 spoonfuls of melted chocolate over the bark mixture.
  • Using a knife, swirl chocolate into the bark mixture to create a marbled look.
  • Sprinkle the crushed cookies on top and press down firmly into the bottom layer. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the top.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes or at room temperature until set.
  • Remove from pan using ends of foil and cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 24 serving, Calories 81 kcal, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 2 mg

NO BAKE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS



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No baking required for these Crunchy Peanut Butter Clusters! An easy-to-make snack that uses ingredients you have in your pantry: peanut butter, while chocolate, Rice Krispies cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows.

Categories     Dessert

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any puffed rice cereal)
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 pound almond bark (white chocolate candy coating)
Sprinkles (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Grab a large cookie sheet and cover in wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix together cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, add peanut butter and almond bark (make sure that almond bark is broken up into smaller chunks).
  • Place peanut butter and almond bark in microwave for 90 seconds. Stir, then place back in microwave for 30 seconds. Continue to cook and stir peanut butter and almond bark mixture at 15 second intervals until smooth and completely melted.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture in the large bowl.
  • Using a large wooden spoon, gently mix together until all cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows are completely coated in melted peanut butter mixture.
  • Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop large spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. If desired, top with sprinkles.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours to set up completely (or place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set up faster).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 6497 kcal, Fat 407 g, SaturatedFat 166 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1567 mg, Carbohydrate 642 g, Sugar 449 g, Protein 135 mg

CRUNCHY PEANUT BARK



Crunchy Peanut Bark image

Cereal and peanuts add the crunch to these sweet and peanut-buttery treats you can whip up in no time. One batch makes plenty for snacking and sharing. At Christmas, my sister and I add them to trays of homemade candies we give to the customers of the house-cleaning service we run. We're often asked for the recipe.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 20m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds white confectionery coating*
1 cup peanut butter
3 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place confectionery coating in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave at 50% power until melted, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper or divided between two greased 9-in. square pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 45.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CRUNCHY PEANUT CLUSTERS



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Here's an ideal candy recipe for beginner cooks and an easy favorite of well-seasoned cooks. No candy thermometer is needed.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 78

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
Colored sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt candy coating over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stirring until completely coated.
  • Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or cookie sheet; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARK



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I just recently tried this recipe, and everyone in the family loved it! They call it Reese's® Peanut Butter Bark! It's very good!

Provided by supson7

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 41m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounces white chocolate chips
1 ½ cups peanut butter
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
  • Mix white chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until half-melted, 30 seconds to 1 minutes. Stir.
  • Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until half-melted, 15 to 30 seconds. Stir vanilla extract into half-melted semi-sweet chocolate.
  • Spread peanut butter mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Evenly distribute melted semi-sweet chocolate over peanut butter mixture. Using the tip of a sharp knife, drag semi-sweet chocolate through peanut butter mixture making a marble-pattern.
  • Refrigerate until set, 30 minutes to 2 hours. Cut into pieces and store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is a good choice.
  • Make sure the chocolate is tempered before dipping the pretzels. This will help the chocolate to set smoothly and evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the baking sheet when dipping the pretzels. This will prevent the chocolate from setting properly.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Be sure to heat the chocolate in short intervals, stirring in between, to prevent it from overheating.
  • Add your favorite toppings to the pretzels before the chocolate sets. Some popular options include chopped nuts, dried fruit, and crushed candy.
  • Store the peanut bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Crunchy peanut bark is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and salty snack that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this recipe a try!

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