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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars II Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars II

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"No bake peanut butter bars." 

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Directions

  1. Melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well.
  2. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  3. Melt chocolate chips and spread over the top. Cool.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Aug 24, 2008

When I was in elementary school (30+ years ago!) these were a favorite treat served with our school lunches. They were called Hollywood Squares. Somehow my mom snagged a copy of the cafeteria's recipe which is identical to this one EXCEPT it also calls for a 1/2 cup of sweet crumbs. For years, I left this out because I wasn't exactly sure what that meant. I later discovered that it meant finely crushed cookie or graham crackers. I use graham cracker crumbs (make sure they are really fine!) and it makes this recipe. It gives the peanut butter layer some substance (without making them dry or crumbly) which makes for much easier cutting. For those of you who have trouble with the chocolate layer cracking -- let the bars chill until firm, then remove from the frig and let warm up a tad before cutting. No cracks and smooth cutting. I also add a couple tablespoons of margarine to the chocolate chips before melting. ENJOY!

 
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jul 09, 2003

This recipe was richer than I was looking for. Very simple to make, but unless you are taking the dish to a large gathering, it will be hard to consume all of it.

 
Jun 12, 2008

For easy cutting, line the pan with wax paper or foil. Leave about 1 inch over hang on the ends. Place ingredients inside, allow to set as directed. Remove from pan by edges of foil/paper and use a pizza cutter to cut into nice, smooth squares. We use this method with all desserts/bars that need to be cut!

 
Jan 06, 2003

Very easy to make and everyone loved them. A pain to cut into squares, with the chocolate cracking very easily. Can get quite messy and frustrating. Suggest spooning peanut butter mixture into small muffin tins or small paper cups, then spoon melted chocolate over. This eliminated the need for cutting.

 
Jan 27, 2009

If you substitute powdered sugar for the brown sugar the grainy/gritty consistency doesn't occur. Also you can put half of the chocolate on the bottom of the pan and let set for a few minutes before adding the peanut butter mixture and then put the other half of the chocolate on top.

 
Dec 22, 2003

What a great, quick, and easy recipe! My family just loved them. Next time I will cut back on the chocolate by 1/2 cup, and use Milk Chocolate Chips instead. I am a chocolate lover but the Semi-Sweet chips made them alittle too rich.

 
Aug 16, 2006

Yummy! I softened the peanut butter in the microwave for easier mixing. Also great with white chocolate chips or milk chocolate:)

 
Dec 22, 2003

These give me cafeteria lunch flashbacks! I haven't had these bars in YEARS, but i've always wanted to make them. This recipe is really easy, and "wicked good". all "taste testers" have loved them.

 
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Nutrition

  • Calories
  • 588 kcal
  • 29%
  • Carbohydrates
  • 60 g
  • 19%
  • Cholesterol
  • 20 mg
  • 7%
  • Fat
  • 37.8 g
  • 58%
  • Fiber
  • 4.2 g
  • 17%
  • Protein
  • 12.1 g
  • 24%
  • Sodium
  • 258 mg
  • 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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