Best 4 Smores Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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In this article, we present a comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate Smores Peanut Butter Bars, a delightful confection that fuses the classic flavors of graham crackers, gooey marshmallows, and rich peanut butter into a tantalizing treat. We will take you on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting these delectable bars, providing you with step-by-step instructions, tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or embarking on your first baking adventure, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to create mouthwatering Smores Peanut Butter Bars that will satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER S'MORES BARS



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When I give these as gifts, they're gone in a flash! I make them ahead when it's convenient because they freeze well. You can use M&M's in different colors for holidays year-round. -Julie Wischmeier, Brownstown, IN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
3-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Let dough stand at room temperature 5-10 minutes to soften. With floured hands, press dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are firm., Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffy., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Sprinkle M&M's over marshmallows; drizzle with chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until set before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER S'MORES BARS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 full size chocolate bars, such as Hershey's
One 13-ounce container marshmallow creme
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Non-stick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13 straight-sided baking pan with parchment, letting the parchment hang over the long sides by about 2 inches (this will help you remove the bars from the pan later). Spray all the parchment, including the exposed ends, with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder and salt to a medium-sized bowl then whisk to combine. Set aside. Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. On medium-low speed, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Turn the mixer off and add in the flour mixture and stir by hand until just combined.
  • Divide the dough in half. Using clean hands, place pieces of the dough all over the base of the prepared pan (this will make it easier to spread it into a crust that covers the base of the pan). Lightly spray your clean hands with the non-stick spray then gently press and mold the dough to cover the base of the pan.
  • Place the chocolate bars on top of the dough in an even flat layer. Press slightly to adhere the chocolate to the dough. It will not cover the dough completely but will melt and spread as it bakes. Similar to the dough, dollop the marshmallow creme all over the chocolate bars. Spray your clean hands with the non-stick spray then use them to gently spread the marshmallow creme to completely cover the chocolate bars and dough. Sprinkle the peanut butter chips and the semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the marshmallow creme. Spray your hands once again then take the remaining half of the dough and gently flatten into pancake-like pieces. Place them on top of the chips allowing some of the marshmallow creme and chips to peek through.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.

PEANUT S'MORES MAGIC BARS



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These gooey treats bring the campfire indoors. Toasted marshmallows are the perfect, pillowy topper for the ultimate bar packed with chocolate and peanuts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the dish
18 graham crackers
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup cocktail peanuts
One 10-ounce bag marshmallows

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch broiler-proof baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides. Butter the foil.
  • Pulse 14 of the graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor. Combine the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl with your hands (the mixture should hold together when squeezed). Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it into the bottom in an even layer, using the bottom of a measuring cup to help. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the crumbs. Then sprinkle the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and peanuts over the condensed milk. Break the remaining 4 graham crackers into chunks and sprinkle evenly over the top.
  • Bake until the sides are golden brown and begin to pull away from the baking dish, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, and turn the broiler on. Scatter the marshmallows over the top of the bars and put the dish under the broiler until the marshmallows are dark golden and toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool completely then refrigerate to set, about 1 hour. Using the foil liner as handles, pull the bars out of the baking dish; remove the foil. Cut the bars into 2-inch squares.

S'MORES PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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When was the first time you got hooked on rich and gooey s'mores? Try this version of a best-loved classic.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for in cookie mix directions
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie dough as directed on pouch. Press dough into ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
  • Spoon frosting into microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds; stir frosting until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup. Pour remaining frosting over warm bars. Sprinkle marshmallows and cereal over frosting.
  • Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool 15 minutes. Drizzle reserved frosting over bars. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the bars will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overcook the peanut butter mixture. It should be thick and creamy, but not dry or crumbly.
  • Chill the bars before cutting them. This will help them set and make them easier to cut into clean pieces.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Smores Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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