Best 3 Gooey Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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Are you a peanut butter lover looking for a sweet and decadent treat? If so, gooey peanut butter bars are the perfect dessert for you. These rich and flavorful bars feature a creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery shortbread crust. Topped with a drizzle of chocolate ganache, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. With their gooey texture and irresistible peanut butter flavor, they're the perfect treat for any occasion.

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GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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These Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars could not be more delicious and perfect for a back to school weekend dessert!

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Reese's Puffs™ cereal Peanut Butter
3 cups Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup white candy melts, melted
1 cup chocolate candy melts, melted

Steps:

  • Place cereal and marshmallows into a large mixing bowl. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray generously with cooking spray.
  • Place brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and let boil for one minute. Remove and stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until well combined, the marshmallows will melt while stirring. Pour cereal mixture into prepared baking dish spreading and pressing evenly, will be sticky, doesn't have to be perfect. Drizzle top layer with melted white chocolate then with melted chocolate.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 0 g

GOOEY PEANUT BUTTER CUP BARS



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I wanted a different recipe that could stand out among the numerous trays of desserts served at potlucks and parties. With a marshmallow glaze and rich peanut butter in every bite, these brownies are always popular. -Carla Benckert, Albrightsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups coarsely chopped peanut butter cups (about 10 ounces)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in marshmallows, chopped candies and walnuts., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 22-28 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan and center is almost set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

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DEE DEE'S OOEY GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Super easy and a super rich treat! I made these a couple of weeks ago with my 3 year old granddaughter. You truly haven't lived until you cook with a little one. Don't think I've ever seen anyone crack an egg so fast. Couldn't get to her fast enough. When 1st making these, I used a cake mix. Today I didn't have a mix and...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c butter, melted
1 c peanut butter
2 large eggs
OOEY GOOEY MIXTURE
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • 2. Combine dry ingredients and sift into a large mixing bowl; add melted butter, peanut butter, and eggs. Mix until it forms a dough and is somewhat crumbly.
  • 3. Press mixture into a 9X13 pan reserving about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to be crumbled on top.
  • 4. Melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter in a small pot over a low heat. Stir frequently just until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • 5. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over peanut butter mixture pressed in pan. Crumble reserved 1 1/2 cups dough mixture evenly over chocolate mixture.
  • 6. Bake 27 to 30 minutes. Cool completely. Slice into small squares and serve. For a big treat, serve with a scoop of ice cream. NOTE: very rich, one bite goes a long way ...enjoy

Tips:

  • To make cutting the bars easier, chill them in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • For a more intense peanut butter flavor, use dark chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 11x7 inch pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze these bars for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer bag.

Conclusion:

Gooey Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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