Peanut Butter Bars with Milk Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat with these rich and decadent Peanut Butter Bars with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Perfectly chewy and packed with creamy peanut butter flavor, these easy-to-make dessert bars are topped with a smooth, velvety milk chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple blend of pantry staples like brown sugar, vanilla, and peanut butter, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dessert ready in no time. Whether you're baking for a party, potluck, or late-night craving, these bars are a guaranteed hit. Best served freshly sliced or stored for up to five days, they’re as versatile as they are irresistible. Make these milk chocolate peanut butter bars your next go-to dessert recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups milk chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the peanut butter to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well incorporated.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the bars are cooling, prepare the milk chocolate frosting. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and heavy cream.
Microwave the chocolate mixture in 20-second increments, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cooled peanut butter bars, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Let the frosting set at room temperature or refrigerate the bars for quicker setting.
Once the frosting has set, slice the bars into 16 squares or rectangles and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 337.9 g | 433% | |
| Saturated Fat | 150.6 g | 753% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 3081 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 631.7 g | 230% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 390.8 g | ||
| Protein | 120.8 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 741 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 2863 mg | 61% | |
*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.
