Frosted Peanut Butter Bars

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Frosted Peanut Butter Bars, a heavenly combination of rich, creamy peanut butter and luscious chocolate frosting. Perfectly soft and chewy, the bars are made with a simple dough featuring pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and a generous helping of peanut butter, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. Topped with a velvety cocoa butter frosting, these bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ready in just 40 minutes and yielding 16 delightful squares, this easy dessert is ideal for potlucks, parties, or an indulgent treat at home. Whether you’re a peanut butter lover or a chocolate enthusiast, these bars will quickly become a favorite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Servings: 16 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 cup Melted butter
• 3 tablespoons Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.

5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.

7. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

8. Stir in the melted butter, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and spreadable.

9. Once the bars are fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.

10. Cut into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy your Frosted Peanut Butter Bars!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (60.2g)

Calories		263
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		13.8 g	18%
	Saturated Fat	6.9 g	34%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		36 mg	12%
Sodium		154 mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate		33.8 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	2.0 g	7%
	Total Sugars	24.5 g
Protein		4.0 g	8%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		22 mg	2%
Iron		0.8 mg	4%
Potassium		117 mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1980 cal (45.0%%)

Protein: 253 cal (5.8%%)

Carbs: 2166 cal (49.2%%)