Best 5 Peanut Butter Brownie Bars Recipes

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Peanut butter brownie bars are an irresistible dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a delicious, chewy treat. With a dense, fudgy brownie base and a creamy, nutty peanut butter filling, these bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're looking for a classic dessert to serve at your next party or a special treat to enjoy after dinner, peanut butter brownie bars are the perfect choice. The possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing your bars, so feel free to experiment with different toppings and fillings to create your own unique version of this classic dessert.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE BARS



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Brownie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 6 pack mama

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cake mix, oil and egg until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping.
  • Firmly press remaining mixture into a greased 13" x 9" baking pan; set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the milk, chocolate, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until brownies pull away from the pan.
  • Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 24 bars.
  • Note: You can use 3/4 cup of peanut butter for more peanut butter flavor or try adding peanut butter chips to the batter.
  • For a finer topping I put the 1 cup of reserved cake mix toping in my food processer for a few seconds before sprinkling on the top of the batter.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE BARS



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A brownie mix base makes this a simple treat that will appeal to adults and children alike. Creamy peanut butter, crunchy nuts and crisp cereal make the bars fun to bite into. -Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
12 peanut butter cups, chopped
1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. , Sprinkle with peanut butter cups and peanuts. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until chocolate is melted. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in the cereal, vanilla and salt. Carefully spread over brownies. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BROWNIE BATTER-PEANUT BUTTER CHEX™ BARS



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Fudgy brownies sandwiched between two layers of crunchy peanut butter Chex™ bars take these indulgent treats to the next level.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
2 tablespoons chocolate-flavor syrup
3/4 cup butter
8 cups mini marshmallows, from 2 (10 oz) bags
3/4 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
10 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • Using fork, break apart brownies into small pieces. Place brownies in large bowl. Stir in chocolate syrup until brownies are moistened. Set aside.
  • Spray another 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In 6-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows; stir until completely melted and mixture is well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Add cereal; mix well. Using a spatula sprayed with cooking spray, press half of cereal mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
  • Top cereal layer with reserved brownie mixture; press to make a lightly packed brownie layer. Spoon remaining cereal mixture over top, and spread to cover brownie layer, pressing firmly for an even top. Cool 15 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon oil uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Refrigerate about 40 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

ULTIMATE RICH PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW CRISPIE BROWNIE BARS



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These bars are seriously ridiculous because the are easy and SO rich. When I bring them for co-workers, they go biserk. Kids love them and grown men have been reduced to nothing but silence and eye rolling. Starts with a plain boxed brownie mix.

Provided by Laura123

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20 ounce) box brownie mix
1 (10 3/4 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • Prepare and bake the brownies according to box directions.
  • Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with the mini marshmallows. Return to oven for another 3 minutes or until marshmallows just start to puff up.
  • Remove from oven and set aside, allow to cool off a little bit.
  • Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in medium saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  • Remove from heat and add the crispie cereal, mix well.
  • Drop spoonfulls of chocolate crispie mix over the marshmallows and spread across to cover the top.
  • Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
  • Might want to refrigerate if it's warm in the house.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 189.4, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 17.1, Protein 5.4

TRIPLE LAYER CHOCOLATE CHIP-FURDGE BROWNIE-PEANUT BUTTER BLONDIE BARS



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Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 29

Chocolate Chip Layer:
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cocoa powder (optional)
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp cocoa powder
2/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Blondie Layer:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup peanut butter, melted
1 1/3 cups brown sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Chocolate Chip Layer: Preheat oven to 350. Beat butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Brownie Layer: Beat butter and sugar. Add eggs, then vanilla. Add in dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Fold in chocolate chips, if using. Spread on top of chocolate chips layer. Blondie Layer: Whisk sugar, peanut butter, and butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients, then whisk into batter. Fold in peanut butter chips. Spread on top of brownie layer. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of bake time.

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the brownie batter to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough brownie.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into bars.
  • For a fudgier brownie, use more butter and chocolate.
  • For a cakier brownie, use less butter and chocolate and more flour.
  • To add a peanut butter swirl, spoon some peanut butter into the brownie batter before baking.
  • To add a chocolate ganache topping, melt some chocolate chips with heavy cream and pour it over the brownies after they have cooled.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter brownies are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With their rich chocolate flavor and gooey peanut butter filling, they are sure to please everyone. Whether you are making them for a special occasion or just for a weeknight treat, these brownies are sure to be a success.

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