Peanut Butter Cake Bars Recipe

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These cake-like bars are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and are perfect for any occasion. Kids and adults alike are in for a treat with these gems. Charlotte Ennis - Lake Arthur, New Mexico

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Peanut Butter Cake Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
15 45 60

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 277 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 178 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Cake Bars in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009, p49

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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by micheleclow

This was delicious and easy to make. I do not like to use anything boxed. The only thing I am going to add is a peanut butter glaze.


Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by amyjenkins

I make these all the time. They get so many compliments! I recommend baking only 40 minutes.


Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by zmarie

Correction- THEY turn out great! : )


Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by zmarie

These are a nice departure from your standard chocolate cake brownies. They are dense and moist, and not too sweet! I typically use 1/2 dark chocolate and 1/2 milk chocolate chips. However, if you want extra peanut butter flavoring, try using the peanut butter chips. The turn out great!


Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by puppylove_214

Chewy, moist and packed with a perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter!


Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by mkschian

I thought these bars were okay, but not great.....not enough peanut butter flavor.


Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2010 by mko

There was nothing wrong with this recipe. It tasted acceptable, but there are so many bar recipes that taste excellent that this one is not worth repeating for me.


Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2010 by lsanders31

Nice and easy to make. Since so many complained about the side burning up I set my oven's timer on 30 minutes and there were ready in 35 minutes. So I would not walk away for more than 30 minutes when baking them


Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2010 by zmarie

This is my favorite go-to dessert recipe. Mine seem to end up a bit fluffier when I use half butter, half margarine. I've tried these with butterscotch chips, dark chocolate chips and M & M's...all equally yummy!


Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by Claranita

I have made this twice in the past month... sooo good! It packs and travels very well. Not overly sweet (I use semisweet chocolate chips) but very flavorful. It makes a great snack, potluck offering, or picnic dessert and can be pre-cut into bars and wrapped individually for a car trip. Better than cookies and easier, too.

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