NUT-LICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER BARS

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My friends were astonished to find out these bars were not button-busting. We nick named them bamboozled bars! -Hannah Wolters, Culleoka, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

CRUST:
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers)
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
NUT TOPPING:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
FILLING:
12 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2/3 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
DRIZZLE:
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, combine the nuts, honey and cinnamon. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment and coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Crumble mixture and set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, butter, confectioners' sugar and honey until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Spread over cooled crust. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set. , Sprinkle nut mixture over warm filling; press in slightly. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Annet Nakyanzi
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I can't wait to try these bars!


Mubarak Usainey
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


nicholas Aguilar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


somali girl
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They're a nice, easy snack to have on hand.


Ishak Omar
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These bars are a bit too dry for my taste.


Adnan Siddique
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I love that these bars are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a healthier snack option.


Ub Gamerz
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These bars are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They're also a good source of protein and fiber.


Michelle Chikowero
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I still enjoyed these bars.


zoe lingard
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. They're also a great snack for on the go.


Jawad Rizwan
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I love the peanut butter and chocolate combination in these bars. They're the perfect treat.


Stylish Murshad
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Farxiya Cabdulahi
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite in my family.


Michelle Deneau
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Arturo Alvarez
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Md alamin Ahmed
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but they were surprisingly good! The peanut butter flavor was strong and the oats added a nice texture.


Kevin Cowie
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The peanut butter bars turned out great! They were the perfect combination of chewy and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Wahab Ali shah
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Zesus 2010
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover peanut butter and oats.


Jay Siddle
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These peanut butter bars were a hit with my family! The combination of the creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips, and oats was perfect. They were easy to make and didn't take long to bake.