Candy-Topped Creamy Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Name: Candy-Topped Creamy Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 egg; ¾ teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 cup salted peanuts; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup heavy cream; ½ cup miniature M&M's chocolate candies

Servings: persons

½ cup shortening
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
¾ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup butter
¼ cup heavy cream
½ cup miniature M&M's chocolate candies

1
First layer-Cream the shortening and sugars; add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
2
Bake in a greased 9x13 pan for 20 minutes at 350 degrees, until light golden brown.
3
Cool completely.
4
Second layer-Combine the butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
5
Stir in the peanuts and spread over the first layer.
6
Third layer-Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
7
Cool 10 minutes, then stir in the cream.
8
Carefully spread over the second layer and sprinkle with candies.
9
Refrigerate about an hour, until chocolate is set, before cutting.

1788

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shortening, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Candy-Topped Creamy Peanut Butter Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candy-Topped Creamy Peanut Butter Bars

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