Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars

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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 Betty's Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix, these bars provide a satisfying foundation that perfectly complements the creamy filling. The combination of softened cream cheese, whipped topping, and chopped Reese's peanut butter cups creates a dreamy layer that is both rich and light, making it hard to resist just one piece.

What sets these bars apart is the delightful drizzle of peanut butter and melted bittersweet chocolate, adding an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal. Topped with crunchy dry-roasted peanuts, each bite offers a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the smooth textures of the filling.

Ready in just over two hours, these bars serve 24 people, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a sweet treat, these Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars are a must-try. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz basic cookie mix chunk
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons strong coffee decoction cold brewed
  •  eggs 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • oz non-dairy whipped topping frozen thawed
  • oz peanut butter cups chopped
  • 0.3 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • oz baker's chocolate melted
  • cup roasted peanuts unsalted

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

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:304.04kcal
15.2%
Fat:18.73g
28.81%
Saturated Fat:6.75g
42.19%
Carbohydrates:30.29g
10.1%
Net Carbohydrates:28.13g
10.23%
Sugar:20.86g
23.18%
Cholesterol:17.5mg
5.83%
Sodium:138.48mg
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%