Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Name: Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 egg; 2 1/4 cups unsifted all purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. (12-oz.) peanut butter chips; 1 cup diced candied fruit; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 cup chopped, toasted almonds; 1 Tbsp. butter; 1 Tbsp. milk; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar; 35 candied cherries, halved

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 cups unsifted all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (12-oz.) peanut butter chips
1 cup diced candied fruit
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped, toasted almonds
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. milk
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
35 candied cherries, halved

1
In large mixing bowl cream shortening with sugar until light and creamy.
2
Beat in egg.
3
Add flour, baking powder and salt. Blend well.
4
Stir in peanut butter chips, fruit, coconut and almonds.
5
Spread into greased 16 x 11 inch baking pan.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes.
7
Meanwhile in small saucepan melt butter with milk over low heat.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in sugar until creamy. Drizzle over warm cookies.
10
Cut into 2 x 1 inch bars.
11
Garnish each with halved cherry.
12
When cool, wrap each bar in plastic wrap for mailing or giving.
13
This kitchen-tested recipe makes 70 bars.

1144

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 egg, 2 1/4 cups unsifted all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars 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.

Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

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