Welcome to the world of peanut butter bars, a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a variety of textures and flavors to create a truly indulgent dessert. Whether you're a peanut butter aficionado or simply looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, our comprehensive guide will help you navigate the vast world of peanut butter bar recipes, providing you with the knowledge and inspiration to create the perfect dessert that suits your taste and occasion.
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PEANUT BARS
With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the goodness. It's one of my favorite recipes for peanut bars. -Ren Reed, Tavares, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 13x9-in. baking pans., In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared baking pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough milk to reach spreading consistency., Remove cakes from oven; place on wire racks. Spread frosting over warm cakes; sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely.
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EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I got this from one of my best friends. She made them at a football party that we went to. They are super good and very easy to make!
Provided by Melinda
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 23.8 g
PEANUT BUTTER BARS I
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
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
WORLD'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Perfectly thick, soft and chewy peanut butter bars with a peanut butter and chocolate glaze, and oats baked in the chewy cookie bars.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter and mix well.
- In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture.
- Press firmly into a greased 9x13'' pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-21 minutes. Do not over-bake! They will look just barely set in the center, and they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 216 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the filling: Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with some butter.
- Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter and chunky peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the sugar a cup at a time.
- Add the vanilla wafers to a food processor and process until they are in crumbs. Then add the crumbs and mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture. Spread it evenly into the buttered pan and set aside.
- For the frosting: Using a double boiler or a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then pour over the base. Spread the frosting out evenly and sprinkle over the chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 20 bars.
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan. Line it with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light yellow, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter and mix until all ingredients are combined.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared cake pan and spread over the bottom with a knife or offset spatula. Spread the jam evenly over the dough. Drop small globs of the remaining dough evenly over the jam. Don't worry if all the jam isn't covered; it will spread in the oven. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and cut into squares.
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
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
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV
These bars are a classic blend of peanut butter and chocolate. Easy to make, and quick to satisfy!
Provided by justine
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Spread melted chocolate over the crumb crust. Chill for about 5 minutes, then cut into bars before the chocolate is completely set, then chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 158.4 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
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
PEANUT BUTTER BARS VII
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
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
ALL TIME BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER BARS!
I've decided to unvail my top secret peanut butter bars recipe. I have no doubt this is the last peanut butter bars recipe you will ever need! All Time Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars! *Use Food Scale To Measure* From the kitchen of: Nevada High School
Provided by Alley Barbie
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bars:.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease jellyroll pan.
- Cream eggs, shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar and sugar.
- Combine eggs, vanilla and water.
- Add liquids to creamed mixture.
- Mix remaining dry ingredients together and add them to creamed mixture. Beat.
- Bake for 10 minutes and turn pan and bake another 10 minutes. May require an additional 5 minutes or so.
- Cool before frosting.
- Frosting:.
- Combine peanut butter, powdered sugar and milk.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 216.2, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 32.6, Protein 4.9
PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I got this recipe when working as a school cafeteria manager years ago. These bars were so popular with kids that we'd have to make extra or we'd run out.-Sarah Thomas, Roanoke, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, in batches, cream the sugars, peanut butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown. cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS
This recipe combines three of my favorite foods-peanut butter, coconut and chocolate-into one mouthwatering dessert. It's very rich and filling, so a small piece usually satisfies even a real sweet tooth.-Mrs. Sanford Wickham, Holbrook, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, peanut butter and salt until smooth. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips. Pour over crust. Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
NUT-LICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER BARS
My friends were astonished to find out these bars were not button-busting. We nick named them bamboozled bars! -Hannah Wolters, Culleoka, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, combine the nuts, honey and cinnamon. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment and coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Crumble mixture and set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, butter, confectioners' sugar and honey until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Spread over cooled crust. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set. , Sprinkle nut mixture over warm filling; press in slightly. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use a quality peanut butter. The better the peanut butter, the better the bars will taste.
- Make sure the butter and peanut butter are at room temperature before you start. This will make them easier to mix together.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a larger or smaller pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. They are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or just a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious treat that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give peanut butter bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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