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]]> These Peach Bars are buttery, chewy, and filled with sweet peach preserves. Made with simple pantry staples, they come together quickly and bake up golden and delicious—perfect for dessert, snack time, or a weekend cookout.

Peach oatmeal bar on a plate.

Quick Snapshot
🕒 Ready in: 45 minutes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Serves: 9–12
🎉 Best for: Potlucks, 4th of July Cookouts, lunchbox treats, weekend baking

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft, chewy oat bars with a sweet peach center
  • Made with pantry ingredients and no mixer required
  • A quick and easy bake that works for any season
Ingredients for peach bars.

Ingredients for Peach Bars Recipe

  • All-purpose flour
  • Old-fashioned oats
  • Brown sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Baking powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Softened butter
  • Egg
  • Peach preserves

How to Make Peach Oatmeal Bars

Bowl of oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon.
Butter and egg in a bowl of oat crumble.
Oatmeal cookie crumble for bars.
  1. Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add butter and egg. Mix in softened butter and egg until well combined and crumbly. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
Oatmeal cookie crust in square pan.
Peach preserves over oatmeal crust.
Oat and peach crumb bars.
  1. Form the crust. Reserve about 1 cup of the mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  2. Spread the filling. Evenly spread peach preserves over the crust layer.
  3. Add the topping. Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the top and gently press it down.
Baked peach oat bars in square pan.
Square pan with oat bars cut into 9 squares.
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
  2. Cool completely before slicing into bars for clean cuts.
Peach oat bars on a plate, pan of bars, jar of preserves.

These Peach Oatmeal Bars are the kind of easy treat you’ll want to bake again and again. The oatmeal cookie crumble is filled with cinnamon flavor and brown sugar and filled with peach preserves filling for a match made in heaven.

If you make them, be sure to leave a comment and a star rating below—I’d love to hear how they turned out!

Peach bar with oatmeal cookie crumble.
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Peach Bars

These easy Peach Bars are made with oats, brown sugar, and peach preserves for a buttery, chewy treat that’s perfect for summer desserts or anytime snacking.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword jam bars, oat bars, oatmeal bars
Servings 9
Calories 453kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats or quick oats
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 18 ounces peach preserves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  • Mix in softened butter and egg until well combined and crumbly. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
  • Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  • Evenly spread peach preserves over the crust layer.
  • Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the top and gently press it down.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
  • Cool completely before slicing into bars for clean cuts, or serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Substitute preserves: Apricot or raspberry work just as well
  • Add crunch: A handful of chopped nuts in the topping adds texture
  • Make it ahead: These bars store well for a few days—perfect for prepping in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg

More Easy Dessert Bars to Try

  • Salted Caramel Cookie Bars are so delicious and easy to make ahead. The perfect sweet and salty combo.
  • Lemon Crumb Bars are always a crowd favorite and the kind of dessert that everyone will love.
  • Cherry Almond Bars have a shortbread crust and is loaded with maraschino cherries and sliced almonds for a delicious flavor combo.

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]]> https://www.missinthekitchen.com/peach-bars/feed/ 0 Lemon Crumb Bars https://www.missinthekitchen.com/lemon-crumb-bars/ https://www.missinthekitchen.com/lemon-crumb-bars/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 23:50:36 +0000 https://www.missinthekitchen.com/?p=59546 Lemon Crumb Bars are an easy to make dessert that perfectly combines tangy lemon filling with a buttery coconut crumb topping. They’re delightful for everyday treats and especially ideal as an Easter dessert to brighten your holiday table. Quick and easy dessert bars are always on the top of my go-to list for something easy....

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]]> Lemon Crumb Bars are an easy to make dessert that perfectly combines tangy lemon filling with a buttery coconut crumb topping. They’re delightful for everyday treats and especially ideal as an Easter dessert to brighten your holiday table.

Lemon crumble bars on a plate - stack of 3, lemons in background.

Quick and easy dessert bars are always on the top of my go-to list for something easy. Coconut Cream Pie Bars, Cake Mix Bars and Pecan Pie Bars are crowd favorites and these lemon crumble bars are sure to please.

I found this recipe in an old cookbook and adapted it slightly. It was originally on the Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk can back in 1947!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • Simple Ingredients: Made with everyday pantry staples.
  • Bright Lemon Flavor: The creamy lemon filling makes a refreshing and perfectly tart.
  • Perfect for Easter: Easy dessert that makes a tasty addition to your spring celebrations.
Ingredients for lemon crumb bars.

Ingredients Needed for Lemon Crumb Bars

  • All-purpose flour
  • Shredded coconut
  • Quick Oats
  • Walnuts or pecans – chopped
  • Brown Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Butter – salted or unsalted butter works.
  • Fresh lemon juice – bottled lemon juice works too or use lime juice if that’s what you have.
  • Lemon zest
  • Sweetened condensed milk

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe

Collage: Oat crumb mixture - mixed/ lemon filling mixture- mixed.
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, oats, walnuts, brown sugar and baking powder. Mix in butter until crumbly.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, add sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest and lemon juice, whisking until smooth.
Collage making lemon bars with crumb topping.
  1. Press half of the crumb mixture into a 9 x 9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
  2. Pour lemon mixture evenly over the crust.
  3. Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture evenly on top.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and the lemon filling sets.
  5. Place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Stack of Lemon dessert bars on a plate.

Recipe Notes

  • Storage: Cooled Lemon Crumb Bars can be stored in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Baking Tip: Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Pan of dessert bars, whole lemons, knife.

More Lemon Dessert Recipes You Will Love

3 lemon dessert bars on a plate, lemons and one bar on a plate.

Lemon Crumb Bars are the ideal dessert to celebrate Easter or any special occasion this spring. Easy, flavorful and beautifully presented, these bars will be the highlight of your dessert table. Bake a batch today!

Have you tried this Lemon Crumb Bars recipe? Rate this recipe and leave a comment sharing your experience!

Lemon crumb bars stacked on a plate.
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Lemon Crumb Bars

Lemon Crumb Bars are an easy to make dessert that perfectly combines tangy lemon filling with a buttery coconut crumb topping. They're delightful for everyday treats and especially ideal as an Easter dessert to brighten your holiday table.
Course Brownies & Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel chocolate chip dessert bars, lemon desserts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 433kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, oats, walnuts, brown sugar and baking powder. Mix in butter until crumbly.
  • In a separate medium bowl, add sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest and lemon juice, whisking until smooth.
  • Press half of the crumb mixture into a 9 x9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
  • Pour lemon mixture evenly over the crust.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture evenly on top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and the lemon filling sets.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Storage: Cooled Lemon Crumb Bars can be stored in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Baking Tip: Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2mg

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]]> https://www.missinthekitchen.com/lemon-crumb-bars/feed/ 0 Peanut Butter Cup Brownies https://www.missinthekitchen.com/peanut-butter-cup-brownies/ https://www.missinthekitchen.com/peanut-butter-cup-brownies/#comments Sun, 18 Aug 2024 17:53:00 +0000 https://www.missinthekitchen.com/?p=37557 Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are fudgy and delicious, filled with miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for a decadent treat. I am a huge fan of peanut butter cups and everyone goes crazy for Peanut Butter Cup Cookies,  No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake and Peanut Butter Cup Fudge. These brownies are guaranteed to please the peanut butter lovers on...

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]]> Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are fudgy and delicious, filled with miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for a decadent treat.

peanut butter cup brownies sliced and stacked on parchment paper

I am a huge fan of peanut butter cups and everyone goes crazy for Peanut Butter Cup Cookies,  No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake and Peanut Butter Cup Fudge. These brownies are guaranteed to please the peanut butter lovers on your list. 

Everyone needs a short cut recipe every now and again and as much as I love my homemade Walnut Brownies, I always have brownie mixes on hand. I had a some miniature peanut butter cups on hand and thought they made the very best addition to fudgy brownies!

Ingredients for Doctored Brownie Mix

Ingredients for peanut butter cup brownies
  • Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix ~ I’m using Hershey’s that I order from Sam’s Club, they come 4 to a box and I’m using one mix for this recipe. Use your favorite.
  • Eggs ~ Room temperature eggs are best for baking.
  • Butter ~ I use softened salted butter, oil is what the box calls for. Either will work.
  • Water ~ I also like to use leftover coffee in place of the water.
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups ~ Any size will work, I sliced the miniatures in half.

How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

brownie mix, butter, eggs, water in a mixer bowl
  1. Add brownie mix to a large mixing bowl with butter, water and eggs.
brownie batter with a spatula in a mixer bowl
  1. Beat about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides about half way through until well combined.
brownie batter spread into a parchment lined baking dish
  1. Line a baking dish 8 x 8 or 8 x 11 inches with parchment paper or spray with non stick cooking spray.
  2. Pour brownie batter into dish and spread brownie batter evenly.
MIni Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
  1. Unwrap peanut butter cups and slice in half.
brownie batter with peanut butter cups
  1. Press peanut butter cups down into the brownie batter, leaving the tops showing.
  2. Bake brownies for 40 minutes, turning the pan half way through baking.
brownies topped with peanut butter cups, cut in half
  1. Remove from oven to a wire rack to cool for about 30 minutes.
sliced brownies on parchment paper
  1. Gently remove the parchment paper and place onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Recipe Variations

  • Chips: Stir in peanut butter chips or chocolate chips – semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
  • Homemade Brownies: If you don’t have a box brownie mix, this is my favorite homemade brownie recipe that uses cocoa powder, chocolate chips, flour and sugar in place of the boxed mix.

How to Store Brownies

sliced brownies in a parchment lined dish
  • Store cooled brownies in an air tight container for up to 4 days. Brownies will stay fresher if they are uncut.
  • Freeze brownies in a vacuum sealed bag or 2 layers of plastic wrap and a layer of foil for up to 3 months. Be sure to label with contents and the date.

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BEST TOOLS FOR MAKING BROWNIES

sliced brownies on parchment paper

More Perfect Brownies Desserts to Try

  • Brownie Pudding Pie is one of my most requested recipes. It’s a layer of fudgy brownies topped with chocolate pudding and whipped cream. It’s incredibly rich and delicious for a serious double dose of chocolate.
  • Chocolate Glazed Brownies are reminiscent of the lunch room brownies we all loved as kids. A super simple recipe with the best chocolate glaze for any chocolate lover. Dress them up with festive sprinkles for a great holiday chocolate treat.
  • Dr Pepper Brownies are so easy to make from scratch. A quick and easy recipe using pantry ingredients for a favorite brownie recipe that is so easy to make.
sliced peanut butter cup brownies - 3 stacked on parchment paper


These Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are quick and easy to make, just perfect for every occasion. Delicious enough for holidays and celebrations and simple to make any day of the week with a box mix and pb cups.


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Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are fudgy and delicious, filled with miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups for a decadent treat. 
Course Brownies & Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword candy bar brownies, doctored brownie mix, peanut butter brownies, Reese’s brownies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 12 brownies
Calories 363kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • 20 ounce Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup water
  • 18 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Add brownie mix with butter, eggs and water to a mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer about 2 minutes at medium speed. Stop half way through to scrape down the sides if needed.
  • Line a 8 x 8 or 11 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper or spray with non stick baking spray.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth evenly.
  • Unwrap peanut butter cups and chop in half.
  • Press down into brownie batter, leaving the top showing.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, turning half way through baking time.
  • Remove from oven to a wire rack to cool about 30 minutes.
  • Remove parchment from baking dish and continue to cool on a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store cooled brownies in an air tight container at room temperature up to 4 days. Uncut brownies will stay fresher.
To freeze brownies: Wrap in 2 layers of plastic wrap and a layer of foil or vacuum seal. Freeze up to 3 months. Label with contents and date.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 244mg | Sugar: 6g

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]]> Chewy Chunky Blondies are a loaded cookie bar dessert with chunks of chocolate, walnuts and toffee bits. A rich and delicious treat that is totally irresistible.

I try my best to keep the cookie jar full of my grandma’s Sugar Cookies or Classic Peanut Butter Cookies but I also love a good cookie bar when I’m having an extra busy day.

Chocolate chunk blondies- 2 stacked.

The best thing about these cookie bars are that you can use just use what you have on hand and they are going to be delicious and I love that they stay chewy.

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The inspiration for these bars came from Dorie Greenspans Baking with Dorie cookbook, which is favorite baking cookbook. I changed up a few of the ingredients and they were a huge hit.

Ingredients Needed

  • Butter ~ I like salted butter, but unsalted is fine.
  • Brown Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla Extract
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Kosher Salt
  • Baking Chocolate ~ I used German Chocolate, semi-sweet or bittersweet work well too. Use chocolate chips if that is what you have.
  • Toasted Walnuts ~ Pecans work well too.
  • Toffee Bits ~ If you can’t find toffee bits, chopped Heath bars are great.
Cookie bar broke in half to show melted chocolate held in hand.

Step By Step Directions

Butter and brown sugar in a mixer bowl.

Add softened butter and brown sugar to a mixer bowl.

Cookie batter with 2 eggs and vanilla.

Beat with an electric mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes.

Add the eggs and vanilla, mix until well combined.

Adding flour to cookie dough in a mixer bowl.

Next, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.

Chopped chocolate on a cutting board.

Coarsely chop the chocolate and the walnuts.

Bowl of cookie dough with chocolate, walnuts and toffee bits.

Add chocolate, walnuts and toffee bits to the cookie dough.

Chunky blondie cookie batter in a bowl.

Fold in until well combined or beat at low speed with the mixer.

9 x 13 pan of blondie cookie dough.

Butter a 9 x 13 -inch baking dish.

Spread blondie batter evenly into the baking dish.

9 x 13 baking pan of cookie bars.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack to room temperature before slicing.

Stack of blondie cookie bars with chunks of chocolate and walnuts.

Cut into bars and serve immediately. Top with ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature up to 5 days. Freeze in a single layer in a freezer bag up to 3 months.

Variations: White chocolate, sweetened flake coconut, dates or chopped candy bars make great additions.

How to Toast Walnuts: Preheat oven to 400°. Place walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the oven and turn the oven off. Leave walnuts in the oven until oven cools to room temperature. Store toasted walnuts in an airtight container up to 1-2 weeks, refrigerate or freeze for months.

Cookie bars cut into small squares, some stacked.

These Chewy Chunky Blondies are a great dessert to make for any day of the week. They actually stay chewy for days and can be filled with any bits of chocolate, candy or nuts that you have on hand.

If you love this recipe as much as we do, please leave a comment and a five star review. Help us share on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!

Chewy Chunky Blondies are a loaded cookie bar dessert with chunks of chocolate, walnuts and toffee bits. A rich and delicious treat that is totally irresistible.
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Chewy Chunky Blondies

Chewy Chunky Blondies are a loaded cookie bar dessert with chunks of chocolate, walnuts and toffee bits. A rich and delicious treat that is totally irresistible.
Course Brownies & Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword blondies, chocolate chunk blondies, chocolate walnut blondies, cookie bars, easy blondies, easy cookie bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 312kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces baking chocolate coarsely chopped ( I used German Chocolate)
  • 8 ounce package toffee bits
  • 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Add softened butter and brown sugar to a mixer bowl.
  • Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, mix until well combined.
  • Next, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
  • Coarsely chop the chocolate and the walnuts.
  • Add chocolate, walnuts and toffee bits to the cookie dough.
  • Fold in until well combined or beat at low speed with the mixer.
  • Butter a 9 x 13 -inch baking dish.
  • Spread blondie batter evenly into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack to room temperature before slicing.
  • Cut into bars and serve immediately. Top with ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Notes

Store in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature up to 5 days. Freeze in a single layer in a freezer bag up to 3 months.
Variations: White chocolate, sweetened flake coconut, dates or chopped candy bars make great additions.
How to Toast Walnuts: Preheat oven to 400°. Place walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the oven and turn the oven off. Leave walnuts in the oven until oven cools to room temperature. Store toasted walnuts in an airtight container up to 1-2 weeks, refrigerate or freeze for months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g

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]]> Cake Mix Bars are a quick and super easy dessert filled with chocolate chips and M&M’s candies for a treat that everyone loves. Simple enough for any day of the week and a great dessert for potlucks and get togethers.

Chocolate Caramel Cake Mix Cookies are another one of my favorite desserts that start with a cake mix and you can’t go wrong with this Pineapple Dump Cake when you have cake mix on hand.

Cake mix bars, stacked.

Cake Mix Bars ~ Easy Dessert Recipe

Cookie bars are my favorite when I’m in a hurry. You get all of the deliciousness of cookies but you can bake them all in one go and no scooping required. They are easy to make and easy to eat. A great hand held dessert bar for your next cookout or holiday gathering.

Ingredients Needed

  • Cake Mix: Any flavor, I used Yellow 
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Chocolate Chips
  • M&M’s Candies
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray or Butter for the Pan

Cake mix bars with chocolate chips and m&m's.

How to Make Cake Mix Bars

Making Cake mix bars collage/

  • In a mixer bowl, add the cake mix, vegetable oil, egg and milk.
  • Mix at low speed just until combined, raise to medium speed and beat until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.

Chocolate chip bars in a pan ready to bake.

  • Grease a 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
  • Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Baked cake mix bars.

  • Remove from oven to a wire rack.

M&M's Cake Mix Bars in a pan.

  • Lightly press M&M’s candies into the top of the bars and cool completely.

Cake mix bars with chocolate chips and M&M's.

  • Slice into bars and serve immediately.

Storage and Freezing Directions:

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
  • Freeze in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.

Cake mix bars on a plate.

More Delicious Cookie Bars to Try:

Stack of m&ms cake mix bars.

If you are looking for an easy dessert to try, give these easy Cake Mix Bars a try. They are made with just a few ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.

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Cake Mix Bars

Cake Mix Bars are a quick and super easy dessert filled with chocolate chips and M&M's candies for a treat that everyone loves. Simple enough for any day of the week and a great dessert for potlucks and get togethers. 
 
Course Brownies & Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword cake mix bars, cake mix desserts, chocolate chip bars, easy dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 15 Bars
Calories 256kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce yellow cake mix
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup M&Ms candies
  • non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Add cake mix, oil, milk and egg to a mixer bowl. Beat at low speed until ingredients come together, raise to medium speed and beat 1- 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Grease a 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Pour batter into the jelly roll pan and smooth evenly.
  • Bake for 17- 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven to a wire rack.
  • Lightly press in the M&M's candies over the top.
  • Allow the bars to cool before slicing.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Freeze in freezer safe containers up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g

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]]> https://www.missinthekitchen.com/cake-mix-bars/feed/ 0 Nutter Butter Brownies https://www.missinthekitchen.com/nutter-butter-brownies/ https://www.missinthekitchen.com/nutter-butter-brownies/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:30:09 +0000 https://www.missinthekitchen.com/?p=42747 Nutter Butter Brownies are a doctored up brownie mix filled with chunks of chocolate and Chunks of Nutter Butter Cookies. An easy dessert for any occasion and loved by all! Chocolate and peanut butter is one of the absolute best dessert combos and Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are another easy easy dessert that we can’t...

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Chocolate and peanut butter is one of the absolute best dessert combos and Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are another easy easy dessert that we can’t resist.

Stack of 3 Nutter Butter Brownines.

Nutter Butter Brownies ~ Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Using a box brownie mix to make an epic dessert is one of my favorite shortcuts. These fudgy chocolate brownies are loaded with crunchy chunks of peanut butter cookies for a rich and delicious dessert. 

Ingredients Needed:

  • Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Brewed Coffee or Water
  • Nutter Butter Cookies

2 brownies on a plate with Nutter Butter cookies.

How to Make Nutter Butter Brownies:

Package of Nutter Butter Cookies, cutting board with chopped cookies.

  • Coarsely chop the Nutter Butter Cookies.

Collage making brownie batter with Nutter Butter Cookies.

  • In a mixer bowl, add the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil and the brewed coffee (or water).
  • Mix at low speed until ingredients are incorporated and then raise to medium speed, mixing for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom and continue to mix 30 seconds. 
  • Fold in the chopped Nutter Butter cookies. 

Brownie batter in a pan.

  • Grease a 9 x 13 pan with a bit of vegetable oil or non stick cooking spray.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly. 
  • Bake for 40- 45 minutes.

Brownies in a pan.

  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. 
  • Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Brownies stacked on a plate.

How to Store Brownies:

  • Cover cooled brownies with plastic wrap and store at room temperature up to 4 days. Brownies will stay fresher if they are uncut. Refrigerate to store up to 7 days.
  • Freeze brownies in a vacuum sealed bag or 2 layers of plastic wrap and a layer of foil for up to 3 months. 

More Recipes to Try if You Love Brownies:

Brownies stacked with peanut butter cookies.

If you need an easy dessert for your next cookout, holiday or family get together, give these Nutter Butter Brownies a try. They are rich, fudgy and full of chocolate and peanut butter flavors.

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Nutter Butter Brownies are a doctored up brownie mix filled with chunks of chocolate and Chunks of Nutter Butter Cookies. An easy dessert for any occasion and loved by all!
Course Brownies & Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword Peanut butter chocolate brownies. fudgy chocolate and peanut butter brownies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24 Brownies
Calories 244kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • 2 packages 20 ounces each Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil + more to grease the pan
  • ½ cup brewed coffee or water
  • 24 Nutter Butter Cookies. coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • In a mixer bowl, add the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil and the brewed coffee (or water).
  • Mix at low speed until ingredients are incorporated and then raise to medium speed, mixing for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom and continue to mix 30 seconds. 
  • Fold in the chopped Nutter Butter cookies. 
  • Grease a 9 x 13 pan with a bit of vegetable oil or non stick cooking spray.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly. 
  • Bake for 40- 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store brownies covered with plastic wrap at room temperature up to 4 days or refrigerated up to a week.
Freeze brownies wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and a layer of foil up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 107mg | Sugar: 6g
 

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If you love white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies, these bars are going to be your new favorite. They are super simple to mix up and are so good, they might not make it into the cookie jar!

We also love these Chewy Chunky Blondies and for salted caramel lovers, these Salted Caramel Oatmeal Cookies are my favorite!

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Ingredients for Caramel White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars:

Ingredients for Caramel White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars: Vanilla, Macadamia Nuts, Flour, Salt, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Butter, Caramel Bits, white chocolate chips

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Eggs
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Kosher Salt + Sea Salt Flakes (optional)
  • Baking Soda
  • Caramel Bits
  • White Chocolate Chips
  • Macadamia Nuts

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How to Make Caramel White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars:

Collage cookie dough, with macadamia nuts, and white chocolate chips and caramel bits

  • Add softened butter, sugar and brown sugar to a mixer bowl and beat until creamy.
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  • Add flour, kosher salt and baking soda and mix until combined.
  • Next, add caramel bits, white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts (reserving 1/4 cup of each for topping). Mix well.

How to make cookie bars collage - greased pan, spread into pan, topped with more nuts, chips and caramel, and baked

  • Grease a jelly roll pan with non stick cooking spray, line pan with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray. Using the parchment is optional, and I wish I had done this to make the bars easier to remove from the pan. The caramel bits want to stick to the pan.
  • Spread cookie dough evenly into the pan. Top with remaining caramel bits, white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until bars are set.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with Maldon Sea Salt Flakes. if desired.
  • Cool completely before slicing.
  • Store cookie bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

If you haven’t tried Caramel Bits  before, they are just like small bits of the chewy caramel that you normally find wrapped in little squares. The bits are easier to bake with. I have found them on the baking isle of the grocery store and on Amazon.

Caramel white chocolate macadamia nut bars stacked 3 on a plate

You might also like to try these Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies that are totally irresistible. They sure don’t last long in the cookie jar or this Bunny Bait for a fun spring treat.

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These Caramel White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars are a huge hit with everyone that tries them. Add them to your holiday baking list to share with friends and family or as a special weeknight dessert. They are sure to please!

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Caramel White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars

Chewy and delicious cookie bars filled with caramel, white chocolate chips and crunchy macadamia nuts!
Course Brownies & Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword cookie bars, easy cookie bars, salted caramel, white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 Bars
Calories 207kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray a jelly roll pan (10 x 15) with non stick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • Add butter, sugar and brown sugar to a mixer bowl and beat until creamy.
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
  • Add flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mix well.
  • Add 3/4 cup caramel bits, 3/4 cup white chocolate chips and 3/4 cup macadamia nuts and mix until all combined.
  • Spread into prepared pan in an even layer.
  • Sprinkle remaining caramel bits, white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts over dough.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cookie bars are set.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Sprinkle with flake sea salt if desired.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g

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I’ve always been a huge fan of date bars and when I found a recipe my mom had clipped from an old magazine, I had to give them a try. The original recipe was for chewy date cookies but I knew they would be even better as bars. 

Dates are sticky and sweet giving these bars a great chewy texture and they are rich enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. 

Plate of date and nut bars with powdered sugar

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Ingredients for Date Bars:

Ingredients for Date Bars - flour, sugar, nuts, shortening, butter, dates, baking soda, salt, eggs

  • Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Butter & Shortening
  • Eggs
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Soda & Salt
  • Dates & Nuts

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How to Make Date Bars:

Making date bars with nuts - collage mixing the dough

  • Cream butter, shortening, sugar and eggs together with an electric mixer. Add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. 
  • Mix in chopped dates and nuts. 
  • Spray a  jelly roll pan  ( 10 x 15 x 1 inch) with nonstick cooking spray.

Chewy Date Bar dough spread in a pan

  • Spread dough evenly into pan. 

Baked sheet pan of date bars with nuts

  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 

Powdered sugar dusted sheet pan of date bars

  • Cool for 10 minutes and dust with powdered sugar. 
  • Slice into bars and serve warm or at room temperature. 
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container up to 5 days. 

Recipe Variations:

I use a combination of chopped pecans and walnuts. Use what ever you have on hand or skip the nuts if you prefer. 

Mix in white or milk chocolate chips in place of the nuts. 

Add in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for a warm fall dessert.

Scoop into 1 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet and bake for 10- 12 minutes. 

Easy Dessert bars with dates and nuts - stack of 3 on a plate

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Dessert bars are a favorite for busy days at our house. I love to just pop them in the oven and go on with my to-do list while they bake, instead of scooping individual cookies. If you are looking for something different, these old fashioned date bars are sure to please.

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Date Bars

Date Bars are an old fashioned chewy cookie bar filled with chopped dates and nuts. An easy and delicious treat to bake for any day of the week. 
Course Brownies & Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword chewy date bars, date nut bars, old fashioned date bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 381kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 8 oz 1 1/2 cups cut up dates
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped nuts I used walnuts and pecans
  • non stick cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • In a mixer bowl, cream brown sugar, sugar, butter, shortening and eggs together.
  • Add flour, baking soda and salt and mix until combined.
  • Mix in dates and nuts and combine.
  • Spray a jelly roll (10 x 15 x 1 inch) pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • Press dough evenly into pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and cut into bars.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store cooled bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g

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Chocolate Glazed Brownies sliced on a galvanized tray

Brownies are always a favorite treat at our house. This simple recipe just uses standard pantry ingredients and is easy to mix up even on busy weeknights. If you are a chocolate lover, you’ll have to add these Kahlua Cupcakes to your must try list.

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How to Make Chocolate Glazed Brownies:

Step by step photos of making brownie batter

  • Add softened butter, eggs and vanilla to a mixing bowl and stir to combine. 
  • Mix in sugar. 
  • Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir until well combined. 

Brownies in a parchment lined baking dish

  • Pour into an 8 x 8 inch lined or greased baking pan. 
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Baked Brownies

  • Cool completely. 

Brownie Glaze

  • Mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder and hot water together for glaze.
  • Pour over brownies and spread evenly. 
  • Chill for 1 hour and cut into bars. 

Overhead of brownie slices

  • Serve chilled or at room temperature. 

More Brownies Recipes to Try:

  • Dulce de Leche Brownies are decadent and crazy delicious. If you are a caramel lover, these brownies are for you.
  • Walnut Brownies are super simple and filled with crunchy walnuts. One of my all time favorites. 
  • Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies are rich and delicious. A simple no bake cheesecake filling and M&M Candies top these fudgy brownies. 
  • Brownie Pudding Pie is a super simple recipe that will wow your guests. Layers of brownie, chocolate pudding and whipped topping for an unbeatable dessert. 

Brownies with chocolate glaze

What Makes Brownies Fudgy?

Brownies with more butter and less flour will produce a fudgy brownie rather than a cakey brownie. The ratio of eggs and sugar will not change the fudgy consistency. 

How to Store Glazed Brownies:

These brownies can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Cover with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Brownies will stay fresher for a few more days if stored in the refrigerator. 

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies with Glaze

Tips for Baking Brownies:

  • Lining the pan with parchment paper or foil will make it easy to slice your brownies. You can lift the entire batch from the pan and slice them evenly. If you are using foil, spray with non stick cooking spray before adding batter. 
  • Butter and eggs should be at room temperature for the best brownies. 
  • Check your brownies about 5 minutes before the cooking time is up. Oven temperatures and cooking times can vary. 
  • Bake brownies on the middle rack of your oven. This will ensure the bottom and the top bake evenly and cook through. 
  • Allow brownies to cool completely to get better slices. For perfect slices, chill brownies. However, if you are serving brownies warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream, dig right in.

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Chocolate Glazed Brownies are an easy dessert for any day of the week. Fudgy brownies topped with a simple chocolate glaze. 
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword brownies, chilled brownies, fudgy brownies, iced brownies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 9 slices
Calories 307kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

for the glaze

  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon hot water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix butter and sugar together in a large bowl.
  • Add sugar, vanilla and eggs, mixing well.
  • Add flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir just until combined.
  • Line or grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is set, check at 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
    Mix glaze ingredients and spread over brownies.
  • Chill one hour in refrigerator. Slice into bars.

Notes

Storage: Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Cover with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Brownies will stay fresher for a few more days if stored in the refrigerator. 
Tips:
Lining the pan with parchment paper or foil will make it easy to slice your brownies. You can lift the entire batch from the pan and slice them evenly. If you are using foil, spray with non stick cooking spray before adding batter. 
Butter and eggs should be at room temperature for the best brownies. 
Check your brownies about 5 minutes before the cooking time is up. Oven temperatures and cooking times can vary. 
Bake brownies on the middle rack of your oven. This will ensure the bottom and the top bake evenly and cook through. 
Allow brownies to cool completely to get better slices. For perfect slices, chill brownies. However, if you are serving brownies warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream, dig right in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars - 3 stacked on a red check napkin

Easy Peanut Butter Bars

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are an all time favorite at our house and these bars taste just like the much loved candy bar. I bet you even have all of the ingredients on hand!

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Ingredients for peanut butter bars

How to Make Easy Peanut Butter Bars:

Butter and graham cracker crumbs in a bowl with wooden spoon

  • Melt butter in a bowl and combine with graham cracker crumbs. 

Powdered Sugar & Peanut Butter in a bowl

  • Stir in peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. 

Filling for no bake peanut butter bars

  • Line or grease an 8 x 11 pan or 8 x 8 pan. 

Peanut Butter bars in a parchment paper lined baking dish

  • Press peanut butter mixture into pan, spreading evenly. 

melted chocolate in an orange bowl

  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, stirring until smooth. 

Melted chocolate spread over peanut butter bars

  • Spread evenly over peanut bars. 

Chilled chocolate covered peanut butter bars

  • Chill for 1 hour and cut into bars. 
  • Store bars in refrigerator. 

Sliced Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bars

More Peanut Butter Desserts to Try:

  • Peanut Butter Whatchamacallit Pie is a twist on the classic peanut butter pie filled with Whatchamacallit candy bars. It’s so irresistible.
  • Peanut Butter No Bake Cheesecake  is a fun and easy dessert with layers of no bake peanut butter cheesecake and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. 
  • Peanut Butter Blossoms are the classic cookie made with Hershey’s Kisses. So irresistible!
  • Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies are decadent and beyond delicious. A gooey brownie topped with no bake peanut cheesecake and M&Ms!
  • Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are super simple to make. So delicious that they rarely ever make it to the cookie jar at our house!

Stack of Peanut Butter bars with glass of milk

I’m a huge fan of no bake desserts like these Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars and these peanut butter bars are one of the best things I’ve ever made. They are great for potlucks, holidays or just for a weeknight dessert. 

No bake Peanut Butter Bars are a great dessert to make for last minute get togethers or when you see that late night peanut butter cup commercial!

Slice of peanut butter bars

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Easy Peanut Bars are a must try for peanut butter cup lovers! They are one of the easiest and most delicious treats you can make. Just 5 ingredients in this no bake dessert!
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword no bake bars, no bake dessert, peanut butter dessert, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 358kcal
Author Milisa

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl.
  • Add in peanut butter and powdered sugar and stir until smooth.
  • Grease or line an 8 x 8 or 8 x 11 baking pan.
  • Press peanut butter mixture into pan evenly.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals until melted. Stir until smooth.
  • Spread chocolate over peanut butter mixture.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • Cut into bars to serve.

Notes

Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g

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