Best 8 Layered Chocolate And Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Searching for an indulgent and delectable treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter? Look no further than our curated guide to "Layered Chocolate and Peanut Butter Bars." These heavenly bars offer a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED PEANUT BUTTER BARS



Layered Peanut Butter Bars image

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

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter

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

3 LAYER CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



3 Layer Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars image

Make and share this 3 Layer Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter
1/3 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup quick oats
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 -5 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Lightly grease a 13x9x2" baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl,combine the first 9 ingredients,mixing well.
  • Press the dough into pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • After removing from oven, sprinkle the chocolate chips.
  • Spread chocolate evenly,letting it melt.
  • Combine the powdered sugar, remaining PB & enough milk to make a thin consistancy.
  • Beat mixture well.
  • Drizzle mix over chocolate layer.
  • Chill before cutting into squares/bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE LAYER BARS



Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Bars image

These are scrumptious! You cannot stop at just one! They are rich and so good!When you have chocolate, coconut, and dry roasted peanuts, just to name a few of the ingredients, you just know it's got to be good. I don't know where I got this from, but I've been making them for a lot of years.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups crushed peanut butter sandwich cookies (about 20)
3 tablespoons butter, melted (can use margarine)
1 1/4 lightly dry roasted salted peanuts, chopped
1 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT EVAPORATED MILK)

Steps:

  • Combine crushed cookies and butter in small bowl; press onto bottom of greased 13X9 inch baking pan.
  • Layer nuts, morsels,and coconut over crumb mixture.
  • Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over top.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until coconut is golden brown.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 39.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 14.2, Protein 1.7

LAYERED CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies image

A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch--chunky peanut butter. Every time I take them to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe. It's a real crowd-pleaser! -Judy Sims, Weatherford, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups butter, divided
3/4 cup baking cocoa, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (16.3 ounces) chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup 2% milk
10 large marshmallows
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup butter; stir in 1/2 cup cocoa until smooth. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Beat in cocoa mixture., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 3-4 minutes., Meanwhile, in a microwave, heat peanut butter, uncovered, on high until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir and spread over warm brownies. Refrigerate until peanut butter is set, about 45 minutes., In a heavy saucepan, combine milk, marshmallows, remaining cocoa and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until butter and marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



No-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe by Tasty image

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

1 cup graham cracker crumbs, about 8 sheets
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter, plus an additional 2 Tbsp.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS II



Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars II image

No-bake peanut butter bars.

Provided by Dawn DeMaster

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peanut butter
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Melt chocolate chips and spread over the top. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 257.8 mg, Sugar 52.6 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS



Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars image

Who doesn't like this dessert duo? Add your favorite combination of candies to garnish the tops of these chocolate peanut butter dream bars. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) Nutter Butter cookies, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (3.90 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, finely crush 24 of the cookies; stir in melted butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth; spread over cooled crust. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and peanut butter. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spoon cream cheese mixture over pudding; gently spread to cover pudding. Spread remaining whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Coarsely crush remaining 8 cookies. Sprinkle crushed cookies and chips over whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

REESE'S™ PEANUT BUTTER LAYER BARS



Reese's™ Peanut Butter Layer Bars image

These gooey bars, made with Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix, are our new favorite way to indulge whenever a peanut butter-chocolate craving strikes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
Oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
3/4 cup (from 14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup (from 8-oz package) Reese's minis peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup Reese's peanut butter chips
1/2 cup cocktail peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, oil, water and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix condensed milk and peanut butter. Pour evenly over baked crust, carefully spreading to edges. Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and peanuts evenly over top. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until bubbling along edges. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your bars. Use high-quality chocolate, peanut butter, and butter for the best results.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Bars Before Cutting: Chilling the bars before cutting will help them set and make them easier to cut into clean slices.
  • Store the Bars in an Airtight Container: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

These Layered Chocolate and Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, creamy peanut butter filling, and crunchy graham cracker crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, give these Layered Chocolate and Peanut Butter Bars a try!

Related Topics