Best 9 Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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In a world where culinary delights tempt our taste buds with endless possibilities, the old-fashioned peanut butter bars stand as a timeless classic, evoking nostalgic memories and satisfying cravings with their irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind these iconic treats, uncovering the perfect balance of sweet and salty, the harmonious union of chewy and crumbly, and the art of creating a dessert that captivates the hearts of peanut butter enthusiasts everywhere

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER OLD FASHIONED



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 8h15m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces Peanut Butter Infused Rye, recipe follows
.5 ounce Salted Honey Syrup, recipe follows
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 cups brand name natural peanut butter
1 liter Old Overholt Rye
2 cups honey
2 cups hot water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Measure the Peanut Butter Infused Rye, Salted Honey Syrup and bitters into a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  • Combine the peanut butter with the rye and freeze overnight.
  • Strain the mixture through a coffee filter-lined chinois 2 to 3 times to remove the oil. Reserve the infused peanut butter and rye separately.
  • Combine the honey and hot water in a container. Add the kosher salt and stir to combine.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV



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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

1 cup peanut butter
6 tablespoons butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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

PEANUT BUTTER BARS I



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These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 319.7 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
3 cups old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from heat; stir in oats. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan; press lightly. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS VII



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This is like a peanut butter oatmeal cookie with chocolate and frosting on top. Very easy to make, YUM!

Provided by SPAZZ41

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups rolled oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Mix in the oats until evenly distributed. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 2 more minutes, or until chocolate chips are shiny. Remove and spread the chips out smooth. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and evaporated milk until smooth. Spread over the chocolate layer when cool. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 181.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE BARS



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Peanut butter cornflake bars were one of my favorite treats when I was a little girl. If you like chocolate, I have a friend who spreads 1 cup of melted chocolate chips over the top. Let the chocolate set before cutting into the bars. -Laura Campbell, Lisbon, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
6 cups cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan; press lightly. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE BEST LUNCH LADY PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE



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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

1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2½ cups peanut butter (divided)
2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter (softened)
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar

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

PEANUT BUTTER BARS III



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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

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk

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

RETRO SCHOOL CAFETERIA PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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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

1 ⅛ cups white sugar
1 ⅛ cups brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
¾ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy filling.
  • If you don't have graham cracker crumbs, you can use crushed vanilla wafers or chocolate wafers.
  • For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
  • If you want a crunchier crust, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to the graham cracker crumbs.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Be sure to chill the bars for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

These old-fashioned peanut butter bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their creamy peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache topping, and 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 and satisfying snack, give these peanut butter bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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