Choco Peanut Bars Deluxe Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
• In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
• Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don't scramble it. Add the peanut butter, egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
• Add the flour, salt, and stir until just combined, don't overmix.
• Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
• Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
• Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, smoothly the top lightly with a spatula.
• Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until done. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Allow bars to cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
• Mix the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and confectioners' sugar together in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 cup (250g) of peanut butter, then press evenly into prepared baking pan.
• Melt remaining 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove. Stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer.
• Chill in the refrigerator until completely firm, at least 2 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve chilled. Setting them out for a few hours at room temperature for serving is OK.
• Cover leftover bars tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Spread melted chocolate over the crumb crust. Chill for about 5 minutes, then cut into bars before the chocolate is completely set, then chill until ready to serve.

DELUXE CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake until set, 15-18 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until melted. Place pan on a wire rack. Using a knife dipped in water, spread marshmallows evenly over the top. Cool completely., For topping, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in Rice Krispies. Immediately spread over bars. Chill until set.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS II

Steps:

• Melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well.
• Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Melt chocolate chips and spread over the top. Cool.