PEANUT BARS
With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the goodness. It's one of my favorite recipes for peanut bars. -Ren Reed, Tavares, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 13x9-in. baking pans., In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared baking pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough milk to reach spreading consistency., Remove cakes from oven; place on wire racks. Spread frosting over warm cakes; sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely.
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PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS
These cakelike bars are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and they are perfect for any occasion. Kids and adults alike are in for a treat with these gems. -Charlotte Ennis, Lake Arthur, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PEANUT CAKE SQUARES
When I was in high school, I worked for an Irish family...and they made these yummy treats each year for St. Patrick's Day. The sweet frosting and salty peanuts are an irresistible combination. The only complaint my husband has is that I make them just once a year! -Bridget Jones, Veyo, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in milk and butter. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares; roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
PEANUT SQUARES
These cake squares are light, fluffy and topped with a chopped peanut frosted coating that makes them irresistible.
Provided by By Annalise Sandberg
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on each side.
- In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on medium-high speed 1 minute. Slowly beat in granulated sugar, then beat 4 minutes longer. Eggs should be pale in color and fall in thick ribbons back into bowl.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture all at once; beat on low speed just until incorporated. In small bowl, beat together 1 cup milk, the melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add to mixture in 2 additions. Pour batter in pan.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake is golden and center springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then use overhanging parchment to carefully lift cake out of pan, and transfer to rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, beat powdered sugar, softened butter, 3 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla to make smooth frosting. Spread chopped peanuts on small pan or plate.
- Use serrated knife to cut cake into 24 squares (6 rows by 4 rows). Frost top and sides of each square with frosting, then roll in chopped peanuts, using hands if necessary to press peanuts into frosting.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up. Serve cold, or remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I got this from one of my best friends. She made them at a football party that we went to. They are super good and very easy to make!
Provided by Melinda
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 23.8 g
PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS
This appeared in the March/April '09 issue of Taste of Home Simple & Delicious magazine. These bars are rich and thick and I decided to post the recipe here so that I could add it to my cookbook!
Provided by MicheleE
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread mixture into a greased 13x9 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
CRUNCHY PEANUT CAKE BARS
A bakery favorite inspired us to create this recipe. Individual pieces of white cake are coated with a crunchy peanut coating.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h15m
Yield 20 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For glaze, in a shallow bowl, mix 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Place one can of peanuts in another shallow bowl., Cut cake into 20 bars. Coat the top and sides of each piece with glaze, then roll in nuts. Place on wire racks over waxed paper; let dry completely., Make a second batch of glaze with the remaining confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Coat cake squares a second time, then roll in remaining nuts. Let dry completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BARS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4h15m
Yield about 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Line with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides; butter the foil. Combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar in a bowl. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 15 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla and beat until combined, 1 minute. Remove 1 cup of the batter to a medium bowl and stir in the peanut butter until smooth. Pour the peanut butter batter onto the crust in a thin even layer. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top; smooth with a spatula.
- Bake until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still jiggly in the center, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Slide an offset spatula or paring knife around the edge of the pan, then remove the cheesecake using the foil overhang. Slice into squares and top with sprinkles.
PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I got this recipe when working as a school cafeteria manager years ago. These bars were so popular with kids that we'd have to make extra or we'd run out.-Sarah Thomas, Roanoke, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, in batches, cream the sugars, peanut butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown. cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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CAKE MIX PEANUT BUTTER BARS
This is a great peanut butter bar recipe that reminds me of my school days. For some reason, I keep losing this recipe, so I thought I would post it this time.
Provided by Mamalovesakm
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- Mix first four ingredients.
- Spread mixture into pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and light golden brown.
- Cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine: ½ cup crunchy peanut butter, 1 (16 oz) can Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Chocolate Fudge Frosting. Spread on cooled bars.
- Top with: ½ cup chopped peanuts and 1 cup milk chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 14.6, Protein 6.2
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