When it comes to the realm of sweet and delectable treats, few can resist the allure of frosted peanut butter bars. These divine bars, with their irresistible combination of a rich, peanut buttery base and a luscious, creamy frosting, have captivated taste buds for generations. If you're yearning to indulge in this classic confection, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect frosted peanut butter bars. Explore a diverse collection of recipes, each promising a unique experience, whether you crave a classic rendition or a modern twist on this timeless dessert. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and embark on a delicious adventure as we delve into the art of crafting these delectable frosted peanut butter bars.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS
I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch baking. Topped with extra peanut butter and chocolate frosting, the chewy bars became a family favorite that day when she brought us a plateful and shared the recipe. -Leah Gallington Corona, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 cup peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack, about 12 minutes. Spread with remaining peanut butter. Cool completely. , In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over peanut butter. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER BARS III
My grandkids love these. Very easy to make.
Provided by Miss Daisy
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream together shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir in flour and salt. Mix well. Spread in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- To Make Frosting: Mix together confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add just enough milk for the proper consistency. Frost cooled bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 39 g
FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BARS
These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A drizzle of chocolate on top makes for a pretty presentation. -Sharon Smith, Muskegon, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the peanut butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE
Indulge in a decadent treat with this Frosted Peanut Butter Bars Recipe! Bite into the moist and nutty bars topped with a delectable buttercream frosting!
Provided by Recipes.net Team
Categories Candy
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13-inch baking tin or casserole.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt then set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together sugar and butter.
- Add in eggs, crunchy peanut butter, and vanilla. Continue creaming.
- Fold in the sifted flour mixture into the peanut butter mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture into your greased baking tin or casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Set aside onto a cooling rack and allow to cool down completely.
- Combine all ingredients together and beat until smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
- Spread on top of cooled peanut butter bars. Cut into equal pieces and serve along with your favorite hot drink or ice cream!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8.00 bars, Sugar 0.00
FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BARS
There were very few things my friends and I would eat from our high school cafeteria. This was one of the few. It was a small town, so someone could always get the recipe from someone. Hope you like them!
Provided by startnover
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream the first 6 ingredients.
- Add the final 4 mixing well.
- Spread on large greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients (will be fairly stiff), mix well and spread on slightly warm cookies. Cut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 244, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 32.9, Protein 5.2
LAYERED PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Layers of rich peanut butter cookie, peanut butter filling and chocolate frosting beg to be indulged in.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir all Cookie Base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In small bowl, beat all Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over cookie base.
- In microwavable bowl, microwave all Frosting ingredients on High 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Cool 10 minutes; spread over filling. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g
RETRO SCHOOL CAFETERIA PEANUT BUTTER BARS
It's taken me a while to find this recipe. There are many versions of "the peanut butter bar" but, I believe this recipe comes the closest to what I remember eating in the 1960's (via our elementary school lunchroom). Boy those ladies could really cook back then!
Provided by Deborah Olson
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
- Cream white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and eggs together in a mixing bowl. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add flour and blend well. Add oats, baking soda, and salt and mix to combine. Spread into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool or chill in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
- While bars cool, blend powdered sugar, butter, milk, and peanut butter together in a bowl, adding more milk to give frosting the desired consistency. Frost cooled bars and cut into 20 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 36.9 g
THE BEST LUNCH LADY PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE
These Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars are the EXACT recipe they once served in schools! These peanut butter bars have a soft, chewy peanut butter cookie base, creamy peanut butter center and chocolate buttercream on top. These are the best peanut butter bars of all time!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar together.
- Add vanilla, eggs, and 1 cup of the peanut butter; stir to combine.
- Add oats, flour, baking soda and salt and mix until well combined.
- Spray a baking sheet (half sheet jelly roll pan that is approximately 17.8 x 12.8 x 1 inch) with nonstick cooking spray and spread out dough in an even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven.
- Drop remaining peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups) by very small spoonfuls (we use a baby spoon) all over on top of warm bars. Let set for about 5-6 minutes and gently spread when peanut butter has begun to melt. It will spread easily when the peanut butter has softened on the warm bars. Don't try to spread it while still thick.
- Then let the bars cool until peanut butter has set up.
- While cooling, mix together frosting ingredients with a hand mixer until smooth and spread on top of bars.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 377 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 35 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: graham cracker crumbs, butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker, sugar, and butter. Stir. Add in 1 cup (240g) of peanut butter and mix until combined.
- Line a 9x9 (22x22 cm) or 8x8 (20x20 cm) pan with foil.
- Spread on the peanut butter mixture.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter, and spread on top of the graham cracker mixture.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Remove from pan, cut, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 10 grams
FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BARS WITH CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE
This recipe comes from my good friend Beth, in Kanasas City. I have not made them yet, but she is a wonderful cook and says these bars are delicious!
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 5 dozen bars
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter, shortening and brown sugar.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Add milk; mix well.
- Transfer to a greased 15 x 10 x 1 baking pan.
- Bake at 350 for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. (I always bake it for 16 minutes.)
- Cool.
- For frosting, in a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar.
- Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.
- Frost bars.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
- Drizzle over frosting.
- Refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1416.2, Fat 71.2, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 577.1, Carbohydrate 183, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 144.5, Protein 22.6
Tips:
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper: This will prevent the bars from sticking to the pan and make them easier to remove.
- Use a food processor to make the peanut butter mixture: This will ensure that the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Chill the bars before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread the frosting on the bars: This will help to prevent the frosting from tearing the bars.
- Decorate the bars with your favorite toppings: Such as chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles.
Conclusion:
These Frosted Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their creamy peanut butter filling and rich chocolate frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these Frosted Peanut Butter Bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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