Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars
125 min.
24
294kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our irresistible Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars, a delightful treat that perfectly combines the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter. These bars are not just a dessert; they are a celebration of two beloved ingredients that come together to create a decadent experience for your taste buds. With a luscious cream cheese filling and a crunchy topping of dry-roasted peanuts, each bite is a heavenly blend of textures and flavors.

Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply as a special treat for yourself, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends. The recipe yields 24 servings, making it ideal for sharing, and with a preparation time of just over two hours, you can easily whip them up for any occasion. The combination of the chewy cookie base, the smooth cream cheese layer, and the drizzles of melted chocolate and peanut butter creates a visual and culinary masterpiece that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a peanut butter fanatic, or just someone who enjoys a good dessert, these Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars are a must-try. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz baker's chocolate melted
  • pouch basic cookie mix chunk betty crocker® (1 lb 1.5 oz)
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • cup roasted peanuts unsalted
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • oz peanut butter candy pieces miniature chopped
  • tablespoons strong coffee decoction cold brewed
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • oz non-dairy whipped topping frozen thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
  2. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies.
  5. Spread over cooled cookie base.
  6. In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling.
  7. Drizzle mixture over filling.
  8. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
  9. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein7.98%
Fat54%
Carbs38.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.38
Glycemic Load
4.1
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.5326086360475%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.28mg
Epicatechin
5.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.08kcal
14.7%
Fat:18.11g
27.86%
Saturated Fat:7.36g
45.98%
Carbohydrates:28.69g
9.56%
Net Carbohydrates:26.59g
9.67%
Sugar:19.42g
21.57%
Cholesterol:16.86mg
5.62%
Sodium:121.13mg
5.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.33mg
1.11%
Protein:6.02g
12.05%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.46%
Copper:0.21mg
10.69%
Vitamin B3:2.06mg
10.31%
Magnesium:37.78mg
9.44%
Phosphorus:92.17mg
9.22%
Fiber:2.1g
8.41%
Iron:0.98mg
5.45%
Vitamin K:5.67µg
5.4%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.07%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.96%
Potassium:168.23mg
4.81%
Folate:18.84µg
4.71%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.66%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.97%
Calcium:38.38mg
3.84%
Selenium:2.6µg
3.71%
Vitamin A:147.92IU
2.96%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.79%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.6%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.36%