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Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Bars

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These Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Bars are the ultimate indulgent treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. The recipe starts with a sturdy, sweet crust made from crushed peanut butter sandwich cookies and melted butter. This base is topped with a generous layer of chopped peanuts, semi-sweet chocolate morsels, and flaked coconut. Sweetened condensed milk is drizzled over the top, binding the layers together as it bakes into a golden, gooey masterpiece. The result is a perfect balance of textures: the crisp cookie bottom, the chewy coconut, and the soft, caramelized chocolate. These bars are incredibly easy to assemble and bake, making them ideal for potlucks, holiday parties, or simply satisfying a serious sweet tooth at home.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24
Calories: 860.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Bars are the ultimate indulgent treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. The recipe starts with a sturdy, sweet crust made from crushed peanut butter sandwich cookies and melted butter. This base is topped with a generous layer of chopped peanuts, semi-sweet chocolate morsels, and flaked coconut. Sweetened condensed milk is drizzled over the top, binding the layers together as it bakes into a golden, gooey masterpiece. The result is a perfect balance of textures: the crisp cookie bottom, the chewy coconut, and the soft, caramelized chocolate. These bars are incredibly easy to assemble and bake, making them ideal for potlucks, holiday parties, or simply satisfying a serious sweet tooth at home.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Peanutbutter sandwich cookie
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1.25 cup peanuts, chopped
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1.25 cup sweetened condensed milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. 2
    Crush the peanut butter sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin inside a zip-top bag.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. 4
    Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  5. 5
    Evenly spread the chopped peanuts, chocolate morsels, and flaked coconut over the cookie crust layer.
  6. 6
    Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of the nuts, chocolate, and coconut.
  7. 7
    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the coconut is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
  8. 8
    Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 860.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 97.2g150%
Saturated Fat 61.2g306%
Cholesterol 258.0mg86%
Sodium 771.6mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 1.1g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices and prevent the layers from sliding apart.

Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

For a nut-free version, omit the peanuts and add extra coconut or chocolate chips to maintain the volume of toppings.

You can use regular flaked coconut or toasted coconut; toasted coconut will provide a deeper flavor and darker color.

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