Description
Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Bars, a delicious treat that combines rich chocolate with smooth peanut butter for a delightful dessert experience. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making them ideal for parties, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings at home. With their large batch size of 48 servings, sharing with friends and family is effortless. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia as you bite into these fudgy delights that will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light or dark brown sugar
- 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
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 11X17 inch rimmed baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Incorporate creamy peanut butter until fully combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just mixed.
- Press most of the dough into the prepared pan, reserving about 2 1/2 cups for topping.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, salt, chocolate chips, and vanilla; heat until melted and smooth.
- Pour fudge filling over the cookie layer and crumble reserved dough on top.
- Bake for around 15 minutes until set but soft; cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg