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Peanut Butter Cup Bars

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"A quick fix for peanut butter cup lovers! Anyone can make this bar and be a success. " — tanya

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Original recipe makes 4 dozen Change Servings

10 graham crackers
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

Line the bottom of a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with graham crackers. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Spread over the graham crackers, and chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips in a bowl over simmering water or in the microwave oven, stirring frequently. Spread over the layer of chilled peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate until firm, then cut into squares. These keep well placed between sheets of waxed paper in an air-tight container in the fridge.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 2 days 2 hrs 45 mins

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I'm giving this 5 stars because the peanut butter filling was wonderful. I didn't have whole graham crackers, so I used some graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter to make a baked graham cracker crust. When that cooled, I prepared and spread the peanut butter mixture over it. I followed THAT part of the recipe exactly, and was very very impressed with the texture and taste of the final product - tasted very much like "real" peanut butter cup peanut butter. I really liked the crust underneath the peanut butter and chocolate, and will make it again exactly as I did before. It's an extra step, but well worth it, in my opinion.

—kweb4

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 20, 2005

These hae a good flavor but the graham crackers give it a different texture.

—PIPPYMOE

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25 Ratings

Jan 12, 2004

Mmm! This has a very smooth center, making it different from all of the other peanut butter bars. I made a graham cracker crust with g.c. crumbs and butter, only because I didn't have graham crackers on hand--it is delicious! I stuck it in the freezer after putting it together, and it was set and ready to eat in minutes!

—Beth

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Oct 22, 2003

Certainly not low in calories, but EXCELLENT and EASY. I don't understand the 50 hr. wait time in the recipe....I served them the next day and they got rave reviews. I know I will make these again and again....NO baking required! I added some extra baking chocolate and 1/2 cup rice krispies to the chocolate.....

—TERESA73

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Oct 03, 2008

This recipe was SO good, but it has to much chocolate my options are to drizzle the chocolate on and do not spread it or to do half the chocolate and spread thinly

—homeschoolmom

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Feb 05, 2009

wow wow wee wow! I didn't have any graham crackers so I just left the whole crust part out. Maybe next time I'll try a layer of crackers, chocolate, then peanut butter and chocolate on top.

—DaJoy

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Feb 04, 2011

These are delicious and very easy to make. My problem was the chocolate layer cracked on every piece when cut, so they didn't look too pretty. Next time I may add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the chocolate while melting it, this should make a softer texture thus easier to cut.

—Grymz

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Dec 05, 2004

These are VERY good and easy. The whole graham crackers make the topchocolate layer crack after they have set because they still shift underneath while cutting. Will make it with crushed grhams and butter as crust next time.

—Stephanie R

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Nutrition

Calories
120 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
12.7 g
4%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
7.7 g
12%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
1.9 g
4%

Sodium
61 mg
2%

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

Nutritional Information

Peanut Butter Cup Bars

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 69

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g 12 %
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17 %
Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 61mg 2 %
Potassium 65mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.7g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 1.9g 4 %
Sugars 10.1g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 1 %
Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 4 %

* 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.