Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Bars, a perfect treat for any occasion. These rich and creamy bars combine the irresistible flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, creating a dessert that is both satisfying and easy to prepare. With a prep time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch to impress your family and friends or satisfy your own sweet cravings. Ideal for parties or as a lunchbox surprise, these fudge bars are not only delicious but also versatile enough to customize with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet (11X17 inches) with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Stir in peanut butter.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until no streaks remain.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared baking sheet to form the base layer.
- In a separate bowl, melt sweetened condensed milk, butter, salt, chocolate chips, and vanilla until creamy.
- Pour fudge mixture over the cookie base and crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until edges are slightly golden but center remains soft. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg