Chocolate Peanut Bars Recipe
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Chocolate Peanut Bars

By: Sue Ross 
"Sue Thomas of Casa Grande, Arizona uses common pantry items to whip up these bars. Peanut butter combines with a cake mix for a tender crust. Then a rich layer of cream cheese is topped with chocolate chips and nuts before baking."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 cup peanut butter, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup salted peanuts

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, 2/3 cup peanut butter and egg until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining peanut butter. Gradually beat in milk and sugar. Carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanuts.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am so glad to be the first to review this recipe because it is just so DARN good that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by kristy   view full review
Very good! I followed the recipe exactly and everyone enjoyed them. I was hesitant about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by JennM   view full review
These were soooo good!! took some other advise and omitted the nuts but made them even more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2011 by Jezebelina   view full review
I tripled the cream cheese topping a la peanut butter cheesecake, and added 3 eggs. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by mickeymouse   view full review
I had high hopes for this recipe but the cream cheese filling gives it an odd flavor (and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by JamieB   view full review
I used a vanilla cake mix, added about 2/3 cup quick oats to the crust and omitted the peanuts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by rwhitman   view full review
These are excellent and easy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by dulike26   view full review
I was going to submit this recipe, but found it was already here(I get Light n Tasty and...

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