Add the peanut butter, and mix again to combine well. My husband said, please make these as much as you want! Haha thanks for the yummy recipe!! I already placed the bars in brownie cups/ wax paper before putting it inside the box. I like cheap peanut butter for baking. They were also done in 15 minutes, but perhaps I just have a fast oven. I dont like baking soda in blondies/bars like this. Thanks for the recipe. Alicia. Or perhaps another brandthat could be the issue too. I have a few, and they always seem to make their way into my oven. Ive been following you for a while but its my first comment over here! Place the milk chocolate chips* and peanut butter in a medium bowl and microwave*** in short, 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. 10/10 will make again. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you loved the bars! The top certainly doesnt look like it. No adjustments. Beat in vanilla. Thanks for your support and trying my blog and cookbook recipes! Thanks for trying the recipe and Im glad it came out great for you and that you adjusted the baking time as necessary for your oven. While the peanut butter-graham cracker layer is chilling, in a small bowl, microwave the 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips until melted and then stir until smooth. Ive made these twice in the last 2 weeks and they are easy, absolute yumminess! 2. I was thrilled to find this recipe. It's basically the peanut version of halva. 1 / 4 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream. Mix well. Instructions. Turn the batter into a greased 88-inch pan and sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top for good measure. Add to the peanut butter mixture. These were amazing I used dark+milk chocolate chips my 2yr old loved them thankyou for ur recipe.5 stars. Cut the bars and arrange them on a plate. Subscribe to receive weekly recipes and get your FREE 100-page ebook! I followed the recipe exactly, not sure what I did wrong. Stir in 2 cups of peanuts. Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad they are absolutely delicious! 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk or dark) 1 / 4 cup butterscotch chips . Tag @TastesBetterFromScratch on Instagram with #TastesBetterFromScratch! Thomas I love your recipes and I know you are trying to make a living but there are so many ads and a lot of them are flashing that I cant stand to be on your site. Immediately sprinkle baking bits over chocolate. It comes out exactly as recipe states. Add the ground oats and mix well. Havent personally tried but sounds like a safe bet to me to double and make in 913. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, vanilla, brown sugar, and peanut butter. Blend until until it is all mixed together. :), These look amazingIm going to make them for our labor day bbq and top them with ice cream..perfect. I still love the bar and will be making it again! In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. We didnt taste the peanut butter! Line a 9 x 13" baking dish with parchment paper (just enough to come up over the sides of the dish). Microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth. Top with Chocolate Glaze. Im sure theyll still taste fine in glass, provided theyre cooked through but with metal you wont have the guesswork. Perfectly thick, soft and chewy Peanut Butter Bars with a peanut butter and chocolate glaze. Divine!! Excellent! If you have a question regarding changing, altering, or making substitutions to the recipe, please check out the FAQ page for more info. Oh gosh, those memorizable recipes are dangerous. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. 1 / 4 cup Land O Lakes Butter. Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium bowl. You can just grease your pan but for easier cleanup I prefer foil. Followed recipe exactly and even after 30 minutes in the oven in metal pan it came out totally unset and consistency of mush. You are my hero. Can we substitute egg in this recipie. These have that extra gooey look like your nutella blondies (swoon)!! 10/10 recommend!!! Thanks for your feedback Deb, you were quick! These look so gooey! Fold through the chocolate chips. Using a double boiler, combine 1 cup of the chocolate chips with 3 tbsp peanut butter and melt until smooth. really great photos you take. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with wax paper or parchment paper. Taste great! will be making a double batch in a few days! I have the recipe youre talking about! To make them smooth on the top, use an offset spatula. I am pretty sure that was my mistake as it baked very oily and looks like it will be extremely crumbly. Stir in the flour and chocolate chips and mix until just combined. Do you have any ideas think I could add more next time or would it ruin the bars? In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Not exactly sure how the results will be but I would say decent but just guessing, havent tried personally. In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power. Fold in chocolate chips. Glass vs. metal pans: For this recipe, I used a metal 88-inch pan. Step 1: Line a square 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Hope you are enjoying your vacation! Fun idea too! In a small microwave safe bowl, microwave broken up Atkins Endulge Almond Craze bars in 30 second intervals, stirring between, until fully melted. Press dough firmly and evenly into prepared baking pan. Peanut butter is inherently very oily and I would say wrap in Clingwrap first and then put in the box or just accept that no matter what you do there will be oil since thats the nature of PB. To a small saucepan, add the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Based on a previous suggestion in the comments, I used a full cup of Jif vs 2/3 cup (for the doubled recipe). Cant wait to try these! Cool 10 minutes. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture. Thank you! 1. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into 12 squares. Your email address will not be published. Theyre definitely on the denser side and if youre looking for a hearty, comfort food breakfast, youve found it. When I want an easy, fuss-free recipe that I know everyone will love, I call upon my trusty blondie base. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or deep baking tray of choice with parchment paper and set aside. Line a 99 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. I made this recipe for the first time today. (plus more for spreading over baked bars). Cover the pan and refrigerate the bars for at least 1.5 hours. I have one word for you AMAZING! ? Thanks for a great recipe. Make it and enjoy! Jen, Amazing!!! Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl with remaining cup of peanut butter, and microwave for 45 seconds, then stir. Layer into the prepared pan. Im glad that youre a fan of easy recipes with readily available ingredientsme too :). Same thing goes for egg replacers. Add the flour, salt, and stir until just combined, dont overmix. I literally bought a table today and as weather permits, may be shooting on my screened in patio. These turned out amazing! Pour melted chocolate into the prepared baking dish and spread til smooth. Nougat Layer. I havent tried the recipe without egg so cant make any recommendations. Made these today and they were fantastic. I actually have a food blog! Can you explain the taste/texture differences between the two? I just made these and had to add 15 min to the cooking time.. Im still not sure if they cooked through. My grandsons think it is better than chocolate frosting Ren Reed, Tavares, Florida, Peanut Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home. Bake for 15 minutes, no longer, and let cool completely. Delicious and easy!! Thank you so much for this recipe. Peanut Butter Bars will keep well for up to 1 week, stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They doubled beautifully! If you bake with a glass pan, it may alter your bake time since metal conducts heat better than glass. *I use Jif, Skippy or similar; natural PB can separate and/or be too oily. Home Dishes & Beverages Cakes Birthday Cakes, With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the goodness. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and beat until blended. Using your hands, press into the bottom of the 13x9 dish. There will never, ever, ever be such a thing as too many PB recipes. Hi Sandra, Thank you for the recipe. There can be so much variance in ovens and climates Ive found that can cause baking times to range quite a bit. Probably although I havent personally tried. Im glad that you took the liberty to salt to taste. The condo is just starting to fill with a yummy chocolate peanut butter smell. All success to you - Deb, Thanks so much for your kind words Deb, I really appreciate it ^^, Your email address will not be published. Thanks for the five star review and Im glad they are amazing! Im just sharing this in case it helps one of your readersI used the Peanut Butter with Coconut Oil type of PB from Costco (in Canada) and this still turned out amazing. Sounds sunnier than rainy Belgium right now :D Enjoy your labor day weekend!!! Now Im off to check out some more of your recipes. Maybe salt? Glad to hear that natural sunbutter worked just fine! Averie, these look SO good! Smooth mixture into a 913 ungreased glass baking dish, and set aside. I used PB chips too, or you could use nuts. Add butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Gather the ingredients. =) http://instagram.com/p/ykETklw9pn/?modal=true. I used natural sunbutter and they turned out perfect! Very simple, quick and yummy! Made them with my 3 year old. Perfect for Church potlucks and kids sports games when you need to bring something sweet. Be aware that these candy bars are crumbly just like halva, so handle them carefully! of peanut butter, and spread on top of the graham cracker mixture. Theres an abundance of chocolate in every bite. Set aside. Whisk in the sweetener. Step 2: In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter and butter and blend together until smooth. Microwave the candy corn for one minute, then stir as it starts to melt. Place the peanut butter and maple syrup in a glass mixing bowl. Thanks for your feedback We are already running fewer ads than the majority of the other blogs in that field. Shredded butter is ready to use in your recipe right away. I dont know what happened. They did not turn out as expected at all. Glad these came out great for you, and just the way you wanted them. :), Well baking bars is how I get to go on vacation so I figured I needed to work a little, even if I was sweating.my.butt.off! Just made these today with my 10 year old daughter and we love it!!!!!!!!!! These look amazing!! Whizz until they form a fine powder. This recipe calls for an 88-inch metal baking dish. Its packed with peanut butter flavor and topped with a mix of peanut butter chips and peanut butter cups. So easy to make I made this with my mom and we loved it we even loved the raw batter. Check out the Related Recipes below for a small sampling of all the peanut butter bars Ive made on my blog. Melt white chocolate chips and stir in peanut butter and mix well until it's completely smooth. EASY, no mixer, super soft center with chewy edges, and tastes AMAZING!! They are very soft bars to begin with. Whats could be better than the flavor of chocolate and peanut butter?! Im glad they turned out awesome for you two! Pulse until well mixed. Allow to cool completely. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad your 2 yr old loved them too! Mix together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, and 1 cup peanut butter in a medium bowl until well-blended. I was a rebel and used oil anyways (this recipe is more versatile than you give yourself credit for!) Butter and line a 8" / 20cm square dish or pan with baking paper. Its an easy recipe to memorize because everything is one. Made these with gluten free flour and natural peanut butter (that is all I had) and they turned out great! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. This recipe was originally published in August of 2014 and I am sharing it again in June 2022 for newer readers. Spread chocolate frosting over the top of the bars. I separated the dough into two- put half in the tray, smoothed it so it was even and spread some strawberry jam across it , then layered the rest of the dough on. If you only have a 99-inch pan on hand, thats fine. Not sure since Ive only baked it in metal. Theres lots of texture from the sprinkles, the crunchy Reeses Pieces shells, and its exploding with bigtime peanut butter flavor. 1 / 2 cup sugar . I then came here to read the comments, and was interested to see more than a few commented on the saltiness.. its not the salt, folks, but the baking soda (which IS salty in and of itself!). Add in flour and baking soda. They give a nice boost of protein and just the right amount of sugar so they are not overwhelming or hard on the blood sugar. I look forward to trying more recipes from you. Thanks for trying the recipe and Im glad its a favorite for you! Please LMK what everyone thinks of them! Line a 99 inch pan with enough foil so that it hangs over the sides a bit. Remove from heat and pour into prepared pan. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes before removing it from the pan and cutting it into small bars. Way to be resourceful and use the chocolate bar! You can never go wrong with PB and chocolate. To another medium saucepan, add the sugar and water. Hes two and he approved. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Melt the Topping ingredients (I do it in the microwave in 2 x 30 second bursts). Worry not, it's just as delicious! Just like the pictures and I live in brrr cold Canada! Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. Thank you! I daughter who is very picky in food said that this was very yummy! Just note that the bars will be thinner and that youll need to reduce the bake time. Thanks for an easy recipe! In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Heat over low heat and stir it from time to time. I did use natural PB but it was a no stir version. Pour the mixture in the pan, tap it gently onto working surface to set and place in the freezer for 10-15 mins. While these little bites are delicious on their own as an afternoon snack, they shine while served alongside coffee (like Vietnamese Coffee), tea, or your favorite hot beverage! Make the batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar. For this chocolate peanut butter dessert recipe, youll need: I love how quick and easy these chocolate chip peanut butter bars are to whip up! I originally shared this recipe in April 2013. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Peanut Butter Bars are packed with our famous peanut butter and handmade with simple ingredients. And it worked! Readers love these peanut butter chocolate chip bars! These peanut butter chocolate bars are loaded with chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and set out a 9X13 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. 1 / 4 cup creamy peanut butter . Being back in SD today for my first shoot made me realize that in some ways, my vacation lighting is almost better. Thanks for trying the recipe and Im glad it came out great for you! Surprised that you couldnt taste a half of a cup of peanut butter! Do not over-bake! White chocolate chips are also tasty with peanut butter. Just made these. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that they were just fine with natural PB for your tastes! Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you loved the recipe! They were super easy to make and quite wonderful. Yes this batter is much thinner than regular cookie dough, much more blondie-batter consistency than cookie dough consistency. Between the butter and the peanut butter, theyre super moist and just melt in your mouth. Never too many pb bar recipes! Mix until totally smooth. Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer into a smooth layer. Leave me a comment below if you try it out and the recipe works for you! Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they are a keeper! :). Straight-forward peanut butter and chocolate! Glad youll make them and share the recipe again and again! I also like that its easy enough for my 11 year old to try. Originally posted August 29, 2014 and reposted June 17, 2022 with updated text. You could eliminate the chocolate chips, you could maybe reduce the sugar by 1/4 cup, but going less than that and you wont really have very much batter since these are a pretty flat, thin bar to begin with. In the 1 bowl used, melt 1 stick of butter, stir in 1 egg, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and 1 cup flour. Line two baking sheets with waxed paper. Definitely going to use this one again! Add the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter and mix well. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Its hard at times to predict what people want with salt, because some people say its too salty and some people wont see it salty enough, but Im glad you worked it out. MAKE THE BATTER: In a medium heat-safe bowl, heat coconut oil and peanut butter either on the stove or in the microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring after each addition until smooth. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars. These look absolutely wonderful! Followed recipe except forgot to mix choc chips in I sprinkled on top and didnt have a 99 pan clean. Use a hand mixer to mix together 1 1/2 cups peanut butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Same amazing brown sugar chewiness, but with PB! Wow! Spread in prepared pan. 4. Make it and enjoy! Pour the mixture into the pan and spread evenly. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they were a crowd pleaser and youll make them again! In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Thanks for sharing them! Is there an alternative or can th PB be left out. Thank you! Jerica Debruzzi, These are amazing! Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside. The bars came out exactly how I wanted them: still soft and chewy, but not gooey. I love it! Yes margarine is not the same in any way at all as butter, especially in baking, and that was the error. Perfectly thick, soft and chewy peanut butter bars with a peanut butter and chocolate glaze, and oats baked in the chewy cookie bars. Then add the butter, graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, and powdered sugar to a medium mixing bowl and use a rubber spatula or hand mixer to combine. Cant wait to try it! Rich and delicious. This is a great recipe my whole family loves it and it filled 22 brother and sisters t. Thanks for trying the recipe and Im glad it came out great for you! Transfer to lined dish and smooth. With cookies, its more iffy if you can swap SFSB for PB because cookies arent as forgivingcase by case, and game time looking-in-mixing-bowl decisions with adding more flour, more baking soda, etc. You're doing a great job on your site - it's gorgeous, and I don't seem to have any problem with ads. Yes, step 1. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. I think your peanut butter to chocolate ratio is perfect for my liking! Cool 10 minutes. I havent tried this recipe, but it looks like a really great one and will be made shortly. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Is the one tablespoon of vanilla really correct? Basic ingredients that I always have on hand. Ive never experimented much with peanut butter and chocolate but after reading this recipe and looking at these pictures Im wondering why I havent already your peanut butter bars look delicious! 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