Best 13 Quick And Easy Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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Preparing a delectable dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings doesn't have to be a time-consuming task. Quick and easy peanut butter bars are a perfect solution for those seeking a hassle-free yet indulgent treat. These bars combine the irresistible flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, creating a delightful combination that will tantalize your taste buds. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up these delectable bars in no time, making them an ideal dessert for busy individuals or those seeking a fuss-free baking experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the process, ensuring you create a mouthwatering dessert that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV



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This recipe forms a rather stiff dough, you might have to press it in the pan. One time I put raisins in the batter by mistake, and my husband loved them that way. You can also omit the chocolate chips and have them plain if you wish.

Provided by Jessie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup peanut butter
6 tablespoons butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix peanut butter, butter or margarine, and sugars until creamy. Stir in vanilla. Beat in eggs. Mix in flour. Stir in 3/4c chocolate chips. Spread dough into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle with the rest of the chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes and spread. Cool, and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

PEANUT BUTTER BARS I



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These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 319.7 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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I got this from one of my best friends. She made them at a football party that we went to. They are super good and very easy to make!

Provided by Melinda

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

PEANUT BUTTER BARS III



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My grandkids love these. Very easy to make.

Provided by Miss Daisy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir in flour and salt. Mix well. Spread in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • To Make Frosting: Mix together confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add just enough milk for the proper consistency. Frost cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 39 g

PEANUT BUTTER BARS VII



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This is like a peanut butter oatmeal cookie with chocolate and frosting on top. Very easy to make, YUM!

Provided by SPAZZ41

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups rolled oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Mix in the oats until evenly distributed. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 2 more minutes, or until chocolate chips are shiny. Remove and spread the chips out smooth. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and evaporated milk until smooth. Spread over the chocolate layer when cool. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 181.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

PEANUT BARS



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With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the goodness. It's one of my favorite recipes for peanut bars. -Ren Reed, Tavares, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 13x9-in. baking pans., In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared baking pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough milk to reach spreading consistency., Remove cakes from oven; place on wire racks. Spread frosting over warm cakes; sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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This recipe combines three of my favorite foods-peanut butter, coconut and chocolate-into one mouthwatering dessert. It's very rich and filling, so a small piece usually satisfies even a real sweet tooth.-Mrs. Sanford Wickham, Holbrook, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
FILLING:
2 eggs
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, peanut butter and salt until smooth. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips. Pour over crust. Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Here is a recipe that is so delicious, and just as it says so easy, one for the beginner cooks to try!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (300 ml) can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups Bisquick baking mix
1 square semisweet chocolate
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In large mixing bowl, beat Eagle Brand, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in biscuit mix. Pat evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  • Melt chocolate square with butter; drizzle over all, Cut into bars.
  • Store at room temperature.
  • Makes 24 bars.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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FABULOUS! Chewy and Good! This is a very popular bar which does not last but one day in my home! Great for a snack. The peanut butter flavor comes through well and you have the choice to put in raisins or chocolate chips!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup raisins (or chocolate chips)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugars well. Blend in beaten egg, peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Add baking soda, salt and flour. Mix in quick cooking oats. Fold in choice of raisins or chocolate chips.
  • Spread in a greased 9 x 9 inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 98.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 2.4

EMILY'S EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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I love experimenting with cookies and cakes. I came up with this because I put all the things I love together! They are easy,quick and everyone loves them!

Provided by emilyf14

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rolled oats
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup margarine
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
2 egg whites
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Mix oats, brown sugar and flour.
  • Using a pastry tool, cut margarine into mix until completely blended.
  • Press mix firmly into bottom of a 9x13 greased cake pan.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix:.
  • Mix cake mix, egg whites, butter and peanut butter until smooth.
  • Carefully spread over the oatmeal mix evenly in pan.
  • (sometimes difficult because mixture is very sticky).
  • Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips over top.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until center is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.3, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 201.9, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14, Protein 3.1

QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Peanut butter balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim19068

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 70 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb butter, softened
2 lbs creamy peanut butter
1 lb confectioners' sugar
2 -3 ounces chocolate bark

Steps:

  • Mix the butter and peanut butter in a large bowl.
  • Add confectioners sugar gradually, the dough will be stiff.
  • Knead small amounts of the dough at a time.
  • Roll into balls the size of large marbles.
  • Chill for 10 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate bark.
  • Dip the balls into the chocolate bark.
  • Place on wax paper.
  • Let stand until 10 minutes or until firm.
  • Chill until serving time.

QUICK AND EASY NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER SOY PROTEIN BARS



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These are high in protein, relatively low in calories, and made with wholesome ingredients. For a healthy dessert cookie, drizzle with melted chocolate chips.

Provided by Claire312

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h3m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup roasted soybeans (or soy nuts)
1 cup brown crisp rice cereal or 1 cup Rice Krispies
1 cup textured vegetable protein
1 pinch salt (but brings out flavor) (optional)
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
2 tablespoons evaporated cane juice sugar (bulk bin) or 2 tablespoons date sugar

Steps:

  • Line an 8 inch square pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place soybeans in a food processor and pulse to chop. Alternatively, you may leave them whole or crush them slightly in a bag.
  • Combine soy beans, brown rice crisp cereal and TVP. Toss with salt.
  • In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown rice syrup and evaporated cane juice (or sugar). Heat on high in microwave for 1 minute, stopping to stir halfway through.
  • Dump crunchy soy mixture into peanut butter mixture and stir until well coated. Press mixture tightly into pan.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • Score into 8 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 76.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 7.2

PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE BARS



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These bars are perfect for when you're craving a peanut butter cup, but can't quite get to them. Inspired by buckeyes, they have that same fudgy-salty-sweet vibe, but with a layer of caramelized flavor from letting the butter turn golden brown after it melted. You can make these treats in just about any size pan, even a mini muffin tin for that true peanut butter cup feel. Cut them into bars or squares with a knife, or use cookie cutters to make cute shapes if you need a project for the kids. Or even the adults, because that sort of thing never gets old.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 (8-by-8-inch) pan

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy), or use another nut butter
Pinch of kosher salt (optional)
1/2 cup cookie crumbs, such as graham crackers or gingersnaps, or use almond flour, coconut flour or shredded coconut
About 1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 ounces chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, any percentage (1 cup)
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Flaky sea salt, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, chopped honey-roasted peanuts, or crushed pretzels, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the base: Heat butter in a pot or skillet, letting it melt and bubble and turn brown. It will smell nutty. Add peanut butter, and turn off the heat. (If your nut butter is unsalted, add a pinch of salt.) Stir it all around until the peanut butter melts, then stir in crumbs.
  • Sweeten the mix to taste with confectioners' sugar. That could mean 1 cup, but try it as you go.
  • Spread the mixture into parchment or foil lined 8-by-8-inch pan, but really, any pan will work.
  • Make the topping: Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small pot, and melt the chocolate on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly. (Alternatively, add to a microwaveable bowl, and microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between each one.)
  • Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Sprinkle any of the toppings over, and refrigerate until the peanut butter and chocolate layers are set, about 1 hour or so. Cut these into bars or squares with a knife, or use cookie cutters for shapes. (Store in the refrigerator after cutting; they'll melt in a warm room.)

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. Look for one that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugars or oils.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher.
  • Be sure to grease the baking pan well so that the bars don't stick.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. You can add in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to create a unique flavor combination. The bars are also a good source of protein and fiber, making them a healthy snack option. With their delicious flavor and nutritional benefits, these peanut butter bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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