Peanut Butter Bars IV Recipe

Reviews More Reviews

Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 06, 2006

I give these a 4 for just the recipe, but I'd give them a 5 with my modifications. The bar part was really good, very peanut-buttery. I left out the chocolate chips in the dough, but I did sprinkle some on top to melt and spread once I took it out of the oven. After it cooled, I made a frosting of peanut butter, powdered sugar, a little milk and a little butter. I spread that on top, then drizzled with more melted chocolate chips. The result was heaven! This recipe made a great base, but with the frosting and melted chocolate it was awesome.

—SABE11

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

May 24, 2007

I was pretty disappointed in this recipe. Very dry (too little butter too much egg??). I don't know it was just weird. I didn't have choc. chips so made without, but don't think that effected it that much. Won't make again.

—JULIESMOMMY

See full review »

112 Ratings

Jun 15, 2007

These are delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, softening the butter and peanut butter in the microwave before adding the sugars and vanilla. These bars have a chewy, moist consistency, much like a brownie. I did leave out the chocolate chips, since we're not big chocolate fans, and I frosted with cream-cheese frosting.

—DANIELA92

See full review »

Jul 16, 2003

What can I say but... This is one recipe that has become a family favorite. I LOVE LOVE LOVED this tasty treat. I didnt find the dough stiff. I just used a hand mixer and it was very creamy. Thanks for the recipe.

—COBSTE

See full review »

Dec 17, 2007

These were very easy to mix up and bake. They came out chewy, like a brownie but a little denser, and extremely peanutty. I think the texture might be affected by what kind of peanut butter you use. I used old-fashioned creamy, the kind you stir. They would probably come out different with shelf-stable peanut butter, maybe more dry. The chocolate chip "frosting" is a good idea--it was super-easy and adds a great touch. I used a fancier kind of chips (extra-dark chocolate, these are for a gift) and they taste just fabulous. My husband is already bugging me to make us our own batch! But I'm not going to, because the only down side with these is the total calories. Yikes! Special occasions only.

—GwionEats

See full review »

Jun 29, 2007

These are so wonderful!! I doubled the batch for a church BBQ and baked on a cookie sheet for 25 minutes. I tasted one slightly warm with the chocolate still warm, I am going to have a hard time giving them away. They are the best peanut butter bars I have ever had. Seriously my eyes crossed a little bit with the first bite.

—Missy Anne

See full review »

Sep 23, 2009

Wait a day, then rate these bars. They were WAY better the next day! Changes made: spelt flour in place of wheat. I also used Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut butter (perhaps a "rounded" cup of it). They are very peanutbuttery; exactly what I was looking for.

—MissWheatless

See full review »

Aug 20, 2009

My husband went nuts over these bars! I followed the recipe exactly the first time and he and a friend went through the entire pan in a day and a half. I agree with other reviews that the peanut butter flavor could have been stronger, but when I made them a second time, I used MILK chocolate instead of semi-sweet and it really made a difference. These are a new staple around our house!!

—ARRO

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Monkey Peanut Butter Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars I

Peanut Butter Bars II

Peanut Butter Bars V

Peanut Butter Bars III

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars III

Peanut Butter Tandy Bars

Peanut Butter Bars VII

Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars

Peanut Butter Cup Bars

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
302 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
34.5 g
11%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
17.6 g
27%

Fiber
2.1 g
9%

Protein
6.2 g
12%

Sodium
110 mg
4%

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

Nutritional Information

Peanut Butter Bars IV

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 302
Calories from Fat: 158

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.6g 27 %
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38 %
Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
Sodium 110mg 4 %
Potassium 194mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.5g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 9 %
Protein 6.2g 12 %
Sugars 26.1g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 14 %
Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 27 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 17 %
Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.