4-Layer Cookie Bars

Health score
1%
4-Layer Cookie Bars
45 min.
24
246kcal

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If you're looking for a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and crunch, these 4-Layer Cookie Bars are sure to delight! With their mouthwatering combination of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and buttery crackers, they bring together comforting flavors in every bite. Plus, their easy-to-follow recipe means you’ll have these indulgent treats ready in just 45 minutes, making them a fantastic option for last-minute gatherings or family treats.

The layers come together with a delightful contrast of textures — the crispness of the buttery crackers pairs beautifully with the gooey, melted layers of peanut butter and chocolate. Not only are these bars incredibly satisfying, but each bite is also packed with flavors that are hard to resist! Whether you’re serving them at a party or simply craving something sweet after dinner, these cookie bars promise to impress everyone with their deliciousness.

With only a handful of ingredients and simple cooking methods, you'll find that anyone can master this recipe, regardless of cooking experience. So grab your baking pan, and let’s dive into the sweet and delightful world of 4-Layer Cookie Bars — your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 16 oz round buttery crackers rectangular
  • 0.7 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • cup graham cracker crumbs 
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter chips 
  • 0.5 cup bittersweet chocolate 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Line the bottom of a buttered 13"x9" baking pan with a single layer of crackers; set aside. Melt margarine in a heavy saucepan; add sugars, graham cracker crumbs and milk.
  2. Heat over medium-high heat until sugars dissolve, stirring often; spread over crackers in pan. Arrange another single layer of crackers on top; set aside.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; heat over low heat until melted, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread over crackers; set aside until firm.
  5. Cut into bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories246kcal
Protein5.7%
Fat49.11%
Carbs45.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.17
Glycemic Load
5.98
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.96739130864%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:246.05kcal
12.3%
Fat:13.7g
21.08%
Saturated Fat:3.45g
21.55%
Carbohydrates:28.37g
9.46%
Net Carbohydrates:27.18g
9.88%
Sugar:14.55g
16.16%
Cholesterol:0.52mg
0.17%
Sodium:267.77mg
11.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.14mg
1.05%
Protein:3.58g
7.16%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.93%
Vitamin B3:2.05mg
10.24%
Vitamin E:1.48mg
9.88%
Phosphorus:96.28mg
9.63%
Vitamin K:9.74µg
9.28%
Iron:1.38mg
7.66%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.96%
Magnesium:25.04mg
6.26%
Folate:21.47µg
5.37%
Copper:0.1mg
5.13%
Fiber:1.19g
4.76%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.72%
Calcium:46.05mg
4.6%
Vitamin A:175.1IU
3.5%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.16%
Potassium:101.78mg
2.91%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.59%
Selenium:1.61µg
2.29%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.76%
Source:My Recipes