Best 8 Salted Peanut Bars Recipes

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In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the most delectable salted peanut bar recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, we'll provide you with an array of recipes that cater to various skill levels. These sweet and savory treats are the perfect complement to any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together, a festive celebration, or a simple craving for a satisfying snack. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of salted peanut bar perfection!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY SALTED PEANUT BARS



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My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve. -Ann Marie Heinz, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups lightly salted dry roasted peanuts
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a small bowl, mix flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle peanuts over crust., In a small saucepan, melt butterscotch chips, corn syrup and butter over medium heat; stir until smooth. Drizzle over peanuts. Bake until bubbly, 6-8 minutes longer. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SALTED PEANUT BARS



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You'll never look at Rice Krispies Treats the same way again after trying these nutty three-tiered cookie, marshmallow and cereal bars. -Denise Kirsch, McLeansboro, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon water
1 large egg
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups salted peanuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix, oil, water and egg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the chips, corn syrup and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Rice Krispies, peanuts and vanilla., Sprinkle marshmallows over crust. Bake 1-2 minutes longer or until marshmallows begin to puff. Spread cereal mixture over top. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

SALTED PEANUT CHEW BARS



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Make and share this Salted Peanut Chew Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips (2 cups)
2 -2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 -2 1/2 cups salted peanuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients except marshmallows and stir at low speed until crumbly.
  • Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows.
  • Return to oven and bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff.
  • Cool while preparing topping.
  • In a large saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except cereal and peanuts; heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts.
  • Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • Cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS WITH SALTED CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray, for baking dish
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
Kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom and sides of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir to combine the confectioners' sugar, graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and set aside.
  • Place the chocolate and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until bubbles start to form around the edges. Pour the cream over the chocolate, let sit for 1 minute and then whisk until completely melted and smooth.
  • Pour the ganache over the peanut butter mixture and refrigerate until the chocolate is cooled and set, at least 45 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Sprinkle evenly with the flaky sea salt. Cut into squares to serve.

SALTED CARAMEL PEANUT BROWNIE BARS



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With a chewy chocolate chunk-studded base and heaps of gooey peanut-laden caramel, these bars are part candy bar and part brownie with cookielike edges. Super-rich and satisfying, a little piece is all you need. A candy or deep-fry thermometer is an inexpensive and useful tool worth investing in to achieve a caramel that is neither too hard nor too soft.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 32 small bars

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/45 grams natural cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 tablespoons/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup/110 grams packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces/115 grams semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons/55 grams unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups/225 grams unsalted roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Flaky salt for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
  • Prepare the base: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. In a large bowl, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy, 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Mix in the flour mixture and the chocolate until evenly moistened.
  • Transfer the thick batter to the prepared pan and spread it out into an even layer with an offset spatula. Bake until the base looks dry and set, about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Prepare the topping: To a small saucepan with high sides add ¼ cup/60 milliliters water. Pour the sugar and corn syrup into the center of the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until the mixture is a medium amber color, about 15 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally. Quickly and carefully add the cream and the butter. Take care: The mixture will steam and sputter. Stir the mixture until combined and clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot.
  • Cook the caramel until the mixture reaches 238 degrees, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts and the kosher salt. Pour the caramel over the base, using the raised edges of the base that formed while baking to keep the caramel on top. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Let stand until the caramel is completely cool.
  • Using the parchment overhang, transfer the bar to a cutting board. Cut into 32 small rectangles to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 105 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALTED PEANUT MARSHMALLOW BARS



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Peanut butter lovers, this one's for you! Peanut butter cookie dough forms the base for these bars, stacked with marshmallows, peanuts and caramel.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 egg
20 caramels, unwrapped (From 11-oz bag)
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup cocktail peanuts
1/2 cup marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, softened butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press two-thirds of dough in bottom of pan; bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until caramels are melted. Stir until smooth.
  • Sprinkle partially baked cookie base with peanuts. Drizzle caramel mixture over peanuts. Drop teaspoonfuls of marshmallow creme randomly over caramel. Crumble remaining cookie dough over marshmallow creme.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

SALTED PEANUT BARS



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Melted marshmallows give these nutty bars their elastic texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nonstick cooking spray
2 1/4 cups coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts
50 store-bought soft caramel squares, unwrapped (14 ounces)
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides, then lightly coat parchment with spray. Cover paper with 1 1/4 cups peanuts.
  • In a medium pot, combine 1 tablespoon water, caramels, and marshmallows over medium. Cook, stirring frequently, until caramels and marshmallows melt and mixture is smooth, about 8 minutes. Immediately pour over peanuts, then top with remaining 1 cup peanuts. Let cool until set, about 2 hours, then cut into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

SALTED CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT CRACKER-STACK BARS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by cindygwest

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces rich rectangular crackers, such as Club crackers
3/4 cup butter (1-1/2 sticks)
3/4 cup honey
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 cups finely crushed graham crackers
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (9 ounces)
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate pieces (9 ounces)
1/3 cup butterscotch-flavored pieces
1/3 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, extending foil over the edges of the pan. Arrange half of the crackers in a single layer over the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium saucepan combine butter, honey, brown sugar, and cream. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Add graham cracker crumbs, reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook mixture for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon of the sea salt. 2.Pour half of the caramel mixture over the crackers in the prepared pan, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups and peanuts. Pour remaining caramel over. Arrange remaining crackers in a single layer over the caramel, pushing slightly to secure. 3.For topping, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butterscotch pieces. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Spread chocolate mixture over cracker layer; immediately sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. 4.Chill bars for 2 hours or until completely firm. Using the edges of the foil, lift the uncut bars out of the pan. Cut into 32 or 40 squares.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor. Dark chocolate chips with a cocoa content of 70% or higher are a good choice.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are set but not overbaked. Overbaking can make the bars dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag.
  • These bars are a great snack or dessert for any occasion.

Conclusion:

These salted peanut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet and salty snack, give these bars a try!

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