Nut Goodie Bars Recipe

Name: Nut Goodie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate (1 square); 12 ounces butterscotch chips; 2 cups peanut butter; 1 lb salted peanuts without skins; Filling; 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed); 1/4 cup vanilla pudding mix (NOT instant); 2 lbs powdered sugar (7-1/2 cups); 1 teaspoon maple flavoring

Servings: persons

12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate (1 square)
12 ounces butterscotch chips
2 cups peanut butter
1 lb salted peanuts without skins
Filling
1 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
1/4 cup vanilla pudding mix (NOT instant)
2 lbs powdered sugar (7-1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon maple flavoring

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["In a double boiler over low heat, melt together the first 4 ingredients.", "Spread half of the mixture in a 12x16"" pan lined with parchment paper or foil and chill to set.", "Mix peanuts into the remaining chocolate mixture and set aside; my dh prefers them plain so I skip this step, but have tried it with crisp rice cereal as well which goes over fabulously too!", "For the filling, mix together the butter, Pudding mix, and evaporated milk; boil for one minute.", "Add 1 teaspoon maple flavoring and 2 pounds of sifted powdered sugar; mix well (a blender works wonderfully here).", "Coo for 15 minutes and then spread filling over chilled first layer and return to refrigerator for 40 minutes or until firm.", "Top with remaining chocolate mixture and chill until firm.", "Cut on the diagonal to form diamonds.", "These are extremely rich so cut into small bars.", "Must be stored in a cool space.", "To make these bars more stable at room temperature, reduce the amount of peanut butter by 1/4 to 1/2 cup."]

3808

kcal

Calories

260

Fat

329

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate (1 square), 12 ounces butterscotch chips, 2 cups peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Nut Goodie 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.

Nut Goodie Bars

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