Glazed Peanut Butter Bars
Rich, chewy, and brimming with indulgent flavors, these Glazed Peanut Butter Bars are a dessert lover's dream! Perfectly balanced with the nuttiness of creamy peanut butter and a velvety chocolate glaze, these bars are easy to make and impossible to resist. A golden, slightly crisp base is baked to perfection, then topped with a luscious layer of semi-sweet chocolate ganache that adds a decadent finishing touch. Ready in under an hour with pantry staples like brown sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips, this recipe delivers pure comfort in each bite. Whether you’re hosting a party, needing a sweet treat for the family, or satisfying your peanut butter craving, these glazed bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve them as a dessert or an indulgent snack, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 g unsalted butter, melted
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar, packed
- 200 g creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 150 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 60 ml heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a thick dough.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
To make the glaze, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam but does not boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled peanut butter bars, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Let the glaze set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Once the glaze is set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 12 equal bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.0 g | 331% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.6 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 493 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 2634 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 517.6 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 347.6 g | ||
| Protein | 83.9 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1665 mg | 35% | |
*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.
