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Peanut Butter Fudge Bars Recipe

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Peggy Murray of Enfield, Maine relies on a cake mix and other pantry staples to make these rich crumb-topped treats.

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Peanut Butter Fudge Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 30 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, peanut butter, oil, and egg until well blended.
Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
In a heavy saucepan, heat the milk, chocolate chips and butter over low heat; stir until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
Bake for 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 233 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 175 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Fudge Bars in Quick Cooking May/June 2003, p58

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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2012 by 4Huskers

Oh my gosh, these were wonderful and so easy to make! They sure went fast! Great recipe . . . thanks!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2012 by skuehn

These were great!!! Melt in your mouth little gems. I did use a whole package of milk chocolate chips, not 1 cup of the semisweet. That's the only thing I would change. Thanks for sharing!!

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by JAPluemer

I make these all the time. They are always a hit at any picnic or family gathering