Black-Bottom Chunky Monkey Bars With Peanut Butter

Name: Black-Bottom Chunky Monkey Bars With Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BARS:; 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, Softened; 1 cup Sugar; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 6 ounces, weight Plain Or Vanilla Yogurt; 2 whole Eggs; 2 cups Flour; 1 pinch Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 2 whole Bananas, Mashed; 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 1 cup Peanut Butter Chips; 1 cup Shelled Walnuts, Whole Or Chopped; FOR THE FROSTING:; 2 cups Confectioners Sugar; 6 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 3 Tablespoons Milk; 1 cup Peanut Butter; 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Servings: persons

FOR THE BARS:
1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, Softened
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
6 ounces, weight Plain Or Vanilla Yogurt
2 whole Eggs
2 cups Flour
1 pinch Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 whole Bananas, Mashed
1/4 cups Cocoa Powder
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 cup Peanut Butter Chips
1 cup Shelled Walnuts, Whole Or Chopped
FOR THE FROSTING:
2 cups Confectioners Sugar
6 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
3 Tablespoons Milk
1 cup Peanut Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla

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For the bars:
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Prepare a 13 x 9 pan by lightly spraying it with baking spray and preheat oven to 350 F.
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1. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
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2. Add vanilla and yogurt.
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3. Beat in eggs. Set aside.
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4. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking power and baking soda.
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5. Add flour mixture to wet mixture.
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6. Beat in bananas.
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7. Pour half of the batter into a separate bowl.
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8. Into half the batter, mix in the cocoa.
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9. Pour cocoa batter into pan, then sprinkle chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and walnuts on top.
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10. Pour remaining banana batter on top, using a spatula to spread out to the edges of the pan. Bake at 350 F for 35-45 minutes.
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For the frosting:
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1. In a medium sized bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and softened cream cheese.
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2. Add milk.
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3. Beat in peanut butter and vanilla.
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Frost bars when completely cooled, decorate with mini chocolate chips or anything else to your liking. Enjoy!

2647

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

300

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BARS:, 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, Softened, 1 cup Sugar, 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Black-Bottom Chunky Monkey Bars With Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black-Bottom Chunky Monkey Bars With Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

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