Peanut Butter Bars V Food

WORLD'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar.
• Add the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter and mix well.
• In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture.
• Press firmly into a greased 9x13'' pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-21 minutes. Do not over-bake! They will look just barely set in the center, and they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely.
• Once cooled, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the bars.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS I

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
• In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS V

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 11 x 7 inch baking pan.
• In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, water, and vanilla until smooth. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into peanut butter mixture until combined. Stir in chocolate pieces. Spread dough into prepared pan.
• Bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• For the filling: Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with some butter.
• Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter and chunky peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the sugar a cup at a time.
• Add the vanilla wafers to a food processor and process until they are in crumbs. Then add the crumbs and mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture. Spread it evenly into the buttered pan and set aside.
• For the frosting: Using a double boiler or a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then pour over the base. Spread the frosting out evenly and sprinkle over the chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 20 bars.

PEANUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 13x9-in. baking pans., In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared baking pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough milk to reach spreading consistency., Remove cakes from oven; place on wire racks. Spread frosting over warm cakes; sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely.

FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Assembly Directions:.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter together. Mix well. Remove from heat. Add crumbs and powdered sugar, mixing well. Spread peanut butter mixture in a jelly roll pan (for thinner bars) or 9x13 pan (for thicker bars). Chill. When the peanut butter layer is firm, melt chocolate chips with milk over low heat. Spread over chilled peanut butter mixture. Chill again.
• Freezing Directions:.
• Cut into serving size pieces. Wrap individually and freeze in large rigid containers or freezer ziptop bags. Eat straight from the freezer or thaw slightly.
• Comments:.
• We have found that we can usually buy the graham cracker crumbs for the same price as the equivalent in graham crackers. Why do the work if you don't have to?

PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars.
• Add vanilla and eggs. Mix.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix until you reach cookie dough consistency.
• Press dough into a large, lightly-greased jelly roll pan.
• Bake at 350F for approx 10 minutes or until lightly brown and firm.
• Beat 1 cup of peanut butter and smooth over hot cake.
• Cool completely.
• To make frosting: beat first 4 ingredients together until smooth.
• Alternately add evaporated milk and powered sugar until you reach your desired consistency and taste. You might find that you do not use all the milk or powdered sugar called for. Frosting should be fairly thick.
• Frost cooled cake with chocolate frosting.
• Cut into squares and enjoy!