Best 8 Peanut Butter Candy Bars Cookie Mix Recipes

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Craving a delectable treat that effortlessly combines the flavors of creamy peanut butter and chewy cookie dough? Look no further than peanut butter candy bars cookie mix! This delectable confection is a symphony of sweet and salty, with a rich peanut butter center enveloped in a golden-brown cookie crust. It's a perfect indulgence for satisfying your sweet tooth, and its simplicity makes it a favorite among home bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert to impress your friends or a nostalgic treat to evoke childhood memories, this recipe will guide you through the culinary journey of crafting these irresistible peanut butter candy bars cookies from scratch.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS



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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

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

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

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CANDY BARS



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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

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
Dash salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

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

ULTIMATE CANDY BAR COOKIES



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I created these after Halloween, when I had way too much candy left over. You can make them with any mini chocolate candy, but if you use peanut butter cups, throw them in the freezer just before unwrapping so the chocolate won't stick to the paper. -Tara John, Plymouth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely chopped
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
27 Reese's mini peanut butter cups
27 miniature Snickers candy bars

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place Butterfinger candy bars in a food processor; process until ground. In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups ground candy bars until blended. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining ground candy bars. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until tops are cracked., Immediately press a piece of candy into the center of each cookie. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS



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Who doesn't like this dessert duo? Add your favorite combination of candies to garnish the tops of these chocolate peanut butter dream bars. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) Nutter Butter cookies, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (3.90 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, finely crush 24 of the cookies; stir in melted butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth; spread over cooled crust. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and peanut butter. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spoon cream cheese mixture over pudding; gently spread to cover pudding. Spread remaining whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Coarsely crush remaining 8 cookies. Sprinkle crushed cookies and chips over whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BAR COOKIES



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Perfect candy bar cookies/brownies for the chocolate and peanut butter lover!

Provided by bubba

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package peanut-shaped sandwich cookies (such as Nutter Butter®), crushed
½ cup butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 (1.5 ounce) packages peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup honey roasted peanuts
2 (2.1 ounce) bars chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter candy (such as Butterfinger®), coarsely chopped
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil extending over the ends of the pan; coat with butter.
  • Combine crushed cookies and butter in a bowl. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is set, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove crust and leave oven on.
  • Combine condensed milk, peanut butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
  • Sprinkle peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, peanuts, chocolate-covered peanut butter candy, and coconut over the baked crust. Drizzle condensed milk mixture over the coconut.
  • Bake in the hot oven until lightly browned, about 27 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and let cool in pan. Pull aluminum foil to lift uncut brownies out of pan. Peel foil away from sides; cut brownies into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 22 g

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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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

1 (17 1/2 ounce) envelope betty crocker peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

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.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CANDY BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Another Betty Crocker prize winning recipe. Similar to a Snickers bar. Prep time includes cooling time.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h45m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker peanut butter cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1 dash salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

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 169, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 49.9, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 20.7, Protein 2.6

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Indulge in a super easy candy-like cookie bar with layers of favorite peanut butter and chocolate.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press in pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate and butterscotch chips on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; stir until smooth. Spread over bars. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.

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 food processor to quickly and easily grind the oats into oat flour.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender or a rolling pin to grind the oats.
  • Be sure to use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy filling.
  • If you don't have any chocolate chips, you can use chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even candy pieces instead.
  • Be sure to chill the candy bars for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Store the candy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter candy bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these candy bars that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these peanut butter candy bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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