Best 9 Peanut Candy Bars Recipes

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Peanut candy bars are a classic confectionery treat, combining the flavors of roasted peanuts and smooth chocolate. This delicious snack has been around for generations and continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer crunchy or chewy peanut candy bars, there are many recipes available to suit different tastes and preferences. They make a great quick snack for the road, a sweet addition to a packed lunch, or a simple dessert to satisfy a sweet craving.

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

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

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS



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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

24 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup coarsely chopped honey-roasted peanuts
4 Nature Valley™ peanut butter crunchy granola bars (2 pouches from 8.9-oz box), crushed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

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)



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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 CANDY BARS



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Yum! These are wonderful! Taste just like a Planter's peanut bar.

Provided by L D

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 c sugar
3/4 c light corn syrup
1/2 c creamy or crunchy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c coarsely chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. In saucepan bring sugar and syrup to a boil.Boil stirring frequently for exactly 1 min.Remove from heat.Blend in peanut butter and vanilla stir in peanuts.Spread on a greased 15x10 inch cookie pan.Let stand until cool enough to handle.Mark off in 24 bars 3 inches in length,shape into a candy bars.Place on waxed paper, wrap individually in waxed paper.Store in a cool place.

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE CANDY BARS



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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

1 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil (no substitutes, this is what gives its creamy texture and flavor)
2 cups oats (not instant)
1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips
3/4 cup dried cranberries

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!!

FAMOUS PEANUT CARAMEL CANDY BARS



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Just like the real ones!

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
⅛ cup peanut butter
1 pinch salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
35 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a mixer, beat corn syrup, butter, vanilla, peanut butter and salt until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar a little at a time until fully incorporated and mixture forms a thick dough. Press into a 9x9 inch pan. Chill in refrigerator.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt caramels. Stir in peanuts. Pour over chilled layer and return to refrigerator until firm, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips. Cut chilled mixture into bars and dip in melted chocolate with a fork. Let cool on waxed paper at room temperature, or for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 75.1 mg, Sugar 33.2 g

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by ldelmas

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6-ounces)
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 (10-ounce) bag peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
4 Nature Valley™ peanut butter crunchy granola bars (2 pouches from 8.9-ounce box), crushed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

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



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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

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS



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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

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) 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.

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 heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the candy from scorching.
  • Stir the candy constantly to prevent it from crystallizing.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the candy reaches the correct temperature.
  • Pour the candy onto a greased baking sheet or pan.
  • Let the candy cool completely before cutting it into bars.
  • Store the candy bars in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Peanut candy bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of candy bars that are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack. So next time you're looking for a tasty treat, give peanut candy bars a try!

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