If you're looking for an easy and delicious dessert that combines the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, crunchy peanut cake bars are the perfect treat. These bars are made with a simple mixture of peanut butter, butter, and sugar, which is then combined with graham cracker crumbs and pressed into a pan. A layer of chocolate chips or chopped peanuts is then sprinkled on top, and the bars are baked until golden brown. The result is a chewy, crunchy, and delicious cake bar that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CRUNCHY PEANUT BARS
-Nola Burski, Lakeville, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 CAKE BARS
A bakery favorite inspired us to create this recipe. Individual pieces of white cake are coated with a crunchy peanut coating.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h15m
Yield 20 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , 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. , For glaze, in a shallow bowl, mix 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Place one can of peanuts in another shallow bowl., Cut cake into 20 bars. Coat the top and sides of each piece with glaze, then roll in nuts. Place on wire racks over waxed paper; let dry completely., Make a second batch of glaze with the remaining confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Coat cake squares a second time, then roll in remaining nuts. Let dry completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
EASY NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE
I love a good, fast recipe that is pretty much fail-proof, and turns out perfectly every time. It's rare to come by, but this recipe is exactly that. It is simple, delicious, and so easy to throw together.
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Dessert
Time 1h12m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended.
- Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9 × 13 inch pan. (I did mine in a 9 X 9 inch square pan because I wanted them to be thicker)
- In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring every 30 seconds until melted until smooth. Spread over the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 211 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PBJ CRUNCH BARS
If you are a fan of peanut butter and jelly, you will love these bars. I get a lot of requests for the recipe. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy can be substituted.
Provided by 2WANNA
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Stir the oats, flour, white sugar, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and cinnamon in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, cut the butter into the mixture until crumbly. Press about half of the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the peanut butter over the oat mixture. Stir the jelly to make it spreadable and swirl into the peanut butter. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the peanut butter and jelly layer; gently pat until it sticks together.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 130.7 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV
This recipe forms a rather stiff dough, you might have to press it in the pan. One time I put raisins in the batter by mistake, and my husband loved them that way. You can also omit the chocolate chips and have them plain if you wish.
Provided by Jessie
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix peanut butter, butter or margarine, and sugars until creamy. Stir in vanilla. Beat in eggs. Mix in flour. Stir in 3/4c chocolate chips. Spread dough into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle with the rest of the chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes and spread. Cool, and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
CRUNCHY PEANUT CLUSTERS
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
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
Tips:
- To achieve a smooth and creamy peanut butter frosting, use a high-quality peanut butter that is free of added oils and sugars.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender or a large bowl and a spoon to mix the peanut butter frosting.
- For a richer frosting, use a combination of peanut butter and cream cheese.
- To make the cake bars more decadent, add a layer of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce between the cake and the frosting.
- If you want to make the cake bars ahead of time, bake them and let them cool completely. Then, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Frost the cake bars just before serving.
Conclusion:
Crunchy peanut cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich peanut butter flavor and crunchy peanut topping, these cake bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give crunchy peanut cake bars a try.
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