PEANUT CHOCOLATE BARS

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Sue Thomas of Casa Grande, Arizona uses common pantry items to whip up these bars. Peanut butter combines with a cake mix for a tender crust. Then a rich layer of cream cheese is topped with chocolate chips and nuts before baking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup peanut butter, divided
1 large egg
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 2/3 cup peanut butter and egg until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining peanut butter until smooth. Gradually beat in milk and sugar. Carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanuts., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Sidra Gyan
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These bars are the perfect dessert. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


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


Gary Cobler
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These bars are so delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. They're also really easy to make.


Adaobi Nwaeze
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Peter Forest
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make. I definitely recommend them!


Fazal haq
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Jane Lopez
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These bars are amazing! They're so rich and decadent. I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Douglas Colburn
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I've never been a huge fan of peanut butter, but these bars have changed my mind. They're so good!


Ariful Official
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These bars are the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. They're also really easy to make. I definitely recommend them!


Sadam Husen
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Gattuso Olayinka
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Yum!


Chris Howard
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Aysha palmaris
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty and they're so easy to make.


Derrick Carter
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These bars were delicious! The chocolate and peanut butter combination is classic and the addition of salt really takes them over the top. I would definitely recommend making these if you're looking for a quick and easy dessert.


Kenneth Dobbins
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can use any kind of peanut butter I want, so I can customize them to my taste.


Yousof majed
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These peanut chocolate bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and the perfect combination of salty and sweet. I'll definitely be making these again soon.