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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

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    Easy, quick, and festive chocolate Peanut Butter Bars for Valentine's Day in under 30 minutes!

    peanut butter fingers recipe this awesome idea!

    BEST PEANUT BUTTER BARS 

    Sprinkles make everything festive, right? That's why today I'm going to show you how to turn ordinary Peanut Butter Bars (you may call them peanut butter fingers) into the most festive little treats for Valentine's Day.

    That is, if they can last that long. We made a giant pan of these goodies and they were gone the same day.

    Oops. Our secret, okay?

    Valentines-Day-Peanut-Butter-Bars

    When you've got to feed a crowd, bar recipes are the way to go! 

    My go-to bar recipe is this Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar recipe (one of THE most popular recipes on this site!), but the recipe for these Peanut Butter bars is right up there!

    HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS

    WHAT YOU NEED:

    • Peanut Butter Bar recipe (below!)
    • Large cookie sheet- a baker's half sheet. (I always use this one!)
    • Valentine's Day sprinkles
    • Heart cookie cutter

    DIRECTIONS:

    Making this peanut butter fingers recipe is so easy! Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine the wet ingredients. Add the dry ingredients one at a time. 

    Grease a large cookie sheet and spread the peanut butter cookie batter the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Once the bars are cooled just slightly, spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the crust. Carefully spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of the peanut butter. 

    At this point, you can let the cookie bars cool completely or pop them in the fridge to speed up the process. 

    TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY:  

    If you want a festive Valentine's Day cookie, use a heart cookie cutter to cut peanut butter fingers.

    Sprinkle your favorite red, white and pink sprinkles on top. Store in an airtight container until you are ready to serve. 

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    And then don't forget to add red, white, and pink sprinkles! 

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    HOW MANY DOES THIS PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE MAKE? 

    This recipe will make a baker's half sheet (13x18" pan.) You will lose a little by cutting into hearts. Just keep the cuts close together to maximize the amount you get! 

    If you want thicker bars, you can definitely make a 9x13 pan. However, you won't get as many, especially if you cut the  bars into hearts. 

    Valentines-Day-Peanut-Butter-Bars

    OTHER EASY DESSERT RECIPES:

    • Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars 

    • Oatmeal Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars 

     

     

    PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPES

    Enjoy this recipe for peanut butter bars! I know you'll love it! 

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    Festive Peanut Butter Bars


    • Author: Mel
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
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    Description

    An easy recipe to feed a crowd, these peanut butter bars are delicious. Make them festive by cutting into heart shapes and adding sprinkles.


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup margarine or butter
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 cup peanut butter
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 cup oats

    For chocolate frosting:

    • ¼ cup butter
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ¾ lb. powdered sugar
    • ¼ cup cocoa
    • 1 tsp. vanilla

    Instructions

    1. Cream butter and sugars together until creamy.
    2. Add in egg and vanilla. Then add in peanut butter.
    3. Mix in dry ingredients.
    4. Spread on large greased cookie sheet (baker's half sheet).
    5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
    6. When mostly cooled, spread a thin layer of peanut butter on top. Then add a layer of chocolate frosting.
    7. Sprinkle sprinkles on top and then use a cookie cutter to cut out the hearts.

    Notes

    *If you want thicker bars, bake this same recipe in a 9x13 pan.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Desserts

    Keywords: peanut butter bars, peanut butter fingers

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