Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars

Health score
1%
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars
125 min.
24
304kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter in every bite. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply as a decadent dessert at home, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends.

With a luscious cookie base made from a convenient double chocolate chunk mix, these bars are layered with a smooth and velvety cream cheese filling, enhanced by the crunch of chopped Reese's peanut butter cups and a dollop of whipped topping. The combination of textures—from the soft cookie crust to the creamy filling and the crunchy peanuts on top—creates a heavenly experience that will leave you craving more.

Not only are these bars delicious, but they are also easy to make, taking just over two hours from start to finish. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and fun to prepare. Plus, with 24 servings, there's plenty to share—or keep all to yourself! So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the star of any occasion.

Ingredients

  • oz baker's chocolate melted
  • pouch basic cookie mix chunk (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 cups chopped
  • tablespoons strong coffee decoction cold brewed
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 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 350F. 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

Calories304kcal
Protein7.39%
Fat53.88%
Carbs38.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.13
Glycemic Load
2.4
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.1269565292675%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.28mg
Epicatechin
5.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:304.02kcal
15.2%
Fat:18.72g
28.81%
Saturated Fat:6.75g
42.19%
Carbohydrates:30.29g
10.1%
Net Carbohydrates:28.12g
10.23%
Sugar:20.86g
23.18%
Cholesterol:17.5mg
5.83%
Sodium:138.47mg
6.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.07mg
1.36%
Protein:5.78g
11.56%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.62%
Copper:0.2mg
9.79%
Vitamin B3:1.9mg
9.48%
Magnesium:35.01mg
8.75%
Phosphorus:87.28mg
8.73%
Fiber:2.17g
8.67%
Iron:1.06mg
5.88%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.06%
Vitamin K:5.26µg
5.01%
Potassium:166.57mg
4.76%
Folate:18.3µg
4.58%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.41%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.07%
Calcium:39.36mg
3.94%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.83%
Selenium:2.67µg
3.82%
Vitamin A:153.88IU
3.08%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.8%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.55%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.62%