Peanut Butter Pie Bars

Health score
1%
Peanut Butter Pie Bars
40 min.
15
441kcal

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If you’re craving a sweet treat that perfectly balances rich flavors and delightful textures, look no further than these indulgent Peanut Butter Pie Bars! With their creamy peanut butter filling layered over a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are a dessert lover’s dream come true. Each bite delivers a fantastic crunch from the graham crumb base and a mouthwatering blend of peanut butter and sweet honey, making it a tantalizing experience for your taste buds.

What sets these bars apart is not just the combination of flavors but also the simplicity of the recipe. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves up to 15 people, making them perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth after a long day. With the added crunch from peanut butter chips and a drizzle of semi-sweet chocolate, these bars elevate traditional peanut butter desserts to a whole new level.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees delightful results. So grab your mixing bowl and baking pan, and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious slice of heaven. Don’t be surprised if you find everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter melted
  • 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar 
  • cup crunchy peanut butter 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • cups graham cracker crumbs 
  • 0.7 cup honey 
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter chips 
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until cracker crumbs are moistened. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  4. Mix peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, honey, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl; stir in brown sugar. Fold flour into peanut butter mixture until well incorporated.
  5. Spread peanut butter mixture over graham cracker crust.
  6. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until chips start to melt, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories441kcal
Protein5.89%
Fat43.26%
Carbs50.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.75
Glycemic Load
20.13
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.4178260344526%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:440.87kcal
22.04%
Fat:21.79g
33.53%
Saturated Fat:8.7g
54.39%
Carbohydrates:57.63g
19.21%
Net Carbohydrates:54.96g
19.99%
Sugar:38.81g
43.12%
Cholesterol:24.75mg
8.25%
Sodium:271.01mg
11.78%
Alcohol:0.3g
100%
Alcohol %:0.38%
100%
Caffeine:5.02mg
1.67%
Protein:6.68g
13.36%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.15%
Vitamin B3:3.57mg
17.83%
Magnesium:50.82mg
12.71%
Phosphorus:116.64mg
11.66%
Fiber:2.67g
10.68%
Iron:1.9mg
10.57%
Copper:0.2mg
9.98%
Folate:39.52µg
9.88%
Vitamin E:1.39mg
9.24%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.3%
Selenium:5.12µg
7.31%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.11%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.83%
Potassium:221.7mg
6.33%
Vitamin A:286.55IU
5.73%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.08%
Calcium:35.81mg
3.58%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.79%
Vitamin K:1.33µg
1.26%
Source:Allrecipes