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Peanut Butter Bars I

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"These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups."
Peanut Butter Bars I Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 713 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoons peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by Jennifer C. 
Kids said that these are better than Reese's! Very tasty. Has anyone tried using just 1 stick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Nessa 
These have become an absolute staple in my house! Also, it is my total standard recipe for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by KISSTHECOOKAGAIN 
These were great! I was a little worried because I used natural peanut butter and the bottom... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by NITROJEN 
A hit, a major hit. Our guests loved this, we loved this, my children asked me to make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by MAIF17 
Out of all the chocolate/peanut butter bar recipes on this site, this one to me is the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by SunnyByrd 
These are very good and very sweet. I made them to send to a friend and they didn't turn out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by Auntie D in MN 
SO GOOD!!!! If you are a peanut butter/chocolate fanatic like me, then you will love this. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by SLHANES1 
These were really good. I would like a bit more peanut butter flavor (personal preference). ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by sarah 
I decreased the butter to 1 1/2 sticks, and used 14 graham crackers, and milk chocolate chips.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by MALONEINNY 
I loved these Peanut Butter bars! I helped my Mom make them. They were easy enough that I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Peanut Butter Bars I

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 533

  • Total Fat: 36.8g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg
  • Sodium: 369mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
  • Protein: 8.8g

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