If you're looking for a sweet and nutty treat, peanut butter candy bars are an excellent choice. These bars are made with a combination of peanut butter, sugar, butter, and often other ingredients such as chocolate, vanilla, or marshmallows. With their creamy peanut butter filling and a crunchy or chewy texture, these candy bars are a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you're a fan of classic peanut butter candy bars or looking for a new flavor combination, there are many variations of this beloved candy to choose from.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS
These delicious bars taste like peanut butter cups! We enjoy these any time of the year!
Provided by KARILK
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Chocolate Candy Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 35
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 10x15 inch pan. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups melted margarine, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Spread in prepared pan.
- Combine 1/2 cup margarine and chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Spread over peanut butter mixture. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 218.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS
Crunchy cookies, granola and peanuts are topped with creamy marshmallows, peanut butter and chocolate for a decadent treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, leaving foil hanging over 2 opposite sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place cookies. Cover; process until cookies are finely chopped.
- In 2-quart saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in chopped cookies and 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips until well mixed. Press in bottom of baking dish.
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave milk and peanut butter chips uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; microwave 30 to 60 seconds longer, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Stir in peanuts and crushed granola bars. Spread over chocolate layer. If peanut butter mixture starts to set, microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until warm and spreadable.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the oil uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. Drizzle chocolate diagonally over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. To cut bars, remove from pan, using foil to lift. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in cool place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS (COOKIE MIX)
Source: Betty Crocker NOTE: Cookie mix used is 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.
- Press into pan.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool 10 minutes.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted.
- Spread evenly over base.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
- For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE CANDY BARS
Another recipe from one of my nieces. **these are a healthy snack and to die for!!**
Provided by Donna Barre-Brown
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a medium sized saucepan, melt together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil. Remove from heat and add oats, chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Stir until combined and chocolate chips are melted.
- 2. Spread into a 9x13 pan. Refrigerate until hardened, about an hour. Store in refrigerator.
- 3. I use parchment in bottom of my pan so I can flip out of pan onto cutting board, cut, bag and freeze. This prevents me from eating it all at once!!
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by ldelmas
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, leaving foil hanging over 2 opposite sides of pan. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place cookies. Cover; process until cookies are finely chopped. In 2-quart saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in chopped cookies and 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips until well mixed. Press in bottom of baking dish. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave milk and peanut butter chips uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; microwave 30 to 60 seconds longer, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Stir in peanuts and crushed granola bars. Spread over chocolate layer. If peanut butter mixture starts to set, microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until warm and spreadable. In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the oil uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. Drizzle chocolate diagonally over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. To cut bars, remove from pan, using foil to lift. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in cool place.
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CANDY BARS
Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Love crunchy caramel-peanut butter candy bars? Try these indulgent cookies to satisfy cravings.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended (filling will be thick). Press filling over cookie base. Refrigerate while preparing caramel layer.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and 2 tablespoons water over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Stir in peanuts. Spread evenly over filling. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until caramel layer is firm.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g
PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS
Melted chocolate and butterscotch chips create the candy top for an easy peanut butter bar.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press into pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted. Spread evenly over base. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality chocolate: This will make a big difference in the taste of your candy bars.
- Don't overmix the ingredients: Overmixing will make the candy bars tough.
- Be patient: Making peanut butter candy bars takes time. You need to allow the candy bars to cool and set properly before enjoying them.
- Get creative: You can add different mix-ins to your candy bars, such as nuts, dried fruit, or candy pieces.
- Store the candy bars in a cool, dry place: This will help them to stay fresh for longer.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter candy bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a candy bar that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give peanut butter candy bars a try.
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