Best 4 Peanut Butter Cake Bars Recipes

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Peanut butter cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a soft, chewy peanut butter cookie base and a creamy peanut butter frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. They're also a great way to use up any leftover peanut butter you may have on hand. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for peanut butter cake bars, as well as some tips and tricks for making them perfect every time.

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

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS



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These cakelike bars are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and they are perfect for any occasion. Kids and adults alike are in for a treat with these gems. -Charlotte Ennis, Lake Arthur, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS



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This appeared in the March/April '09 issue of Taste of Home Simple & Delicious magazine. These bars are rich and thick and I decided to post the recipe here so that I could add it to my cookbook!

Provided by MicheleE

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (11 1/2 ounce) package milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spread mixture into a greased 13x9 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

CAKE MIX PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE



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Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 white cake mix
1 egg
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup canola oil
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 cup chopped Reese's (I used the Reese's Minis and cut them into thirds!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix cake mix, egg, peanut butter and canola oil in a large bowl. Mix with large spoon (or hands) until it makes a crumbly dough. Press 3/4 dough into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Set the 1/4 dough mixture aside.
  • Pour entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the pressed dough. Then sprinkle peanuts, peanut butter chips, and Reese's on top. The remaining dough should be a little crumbly, sprinkle what's left over the condensed milk and toppings. Most of the middle layer should be covered.
  • Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  • Cool for at least 45 minutes before serving, or dig in with a spoon right out of the oven for a gooey warm peanut butter treat! ;)

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS



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Categories     Dessert

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

•2/3 cup butter, softened
•2/3 cup peanut butter
•1 cup sugar
•1 cup packed brown sugar
•4 eggs
•2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•2 cups all-purpose flour
•2 teaspoons baking powder
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • •In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. •Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Tips:

  • Soften your butter: This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar and eggs, resulting in a smoother batter.
  • Use a quality peanut butter: The better the peanut butter, the better your bars will taste. Look for a peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or salt.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the bars before cutting: This will help them to set and make them easier to cut.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container: This will help them to stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these bars that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give peanut butter cake bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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