These Peanut Butter ‘N Fudge Filled Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a chewy, soft-baked oat base with a luscious, gooey peanut butter fudge layer. The dough comes together quickly, requiring no mixer, just simple folding and pressing. The sweetened condensed milk creates a caramel-like richness that binds the chocolate and peanut butter into a silky topping. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth, these bars offer a perfect balance of nutty, chocolatey, and buttery flavors. They are easy to customize and always a crowd-pleaser.
Peanut Butter ‘N Fudge Filled Bars
Description
These Peanut Butter 'N Fudge Filled Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a chewy, soft-baked oat base with a luscious, gooey peanut butter fudge layer. The dough comes together quickly, requiring no mixer, just simple folding and pressing. The sweetened condensed milk creates a caramel-like richness that binds the chocolate and peanut butter into a silky topping. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth, these bars offer a perfect balance of nutty, chocolatey, and buttery flavors. They are easy to customize and always a crowd-pleaser.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened margarine (or butter), brown sugar, and 1/4 cup peanut butter until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
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Add the eggs to the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined and a soft dough forms.
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Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate pieces, and 2 tablespoons peanut butter.
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Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
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Spread the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the pressed dough in the pan.
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Sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the top of the chocolate layer.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 32
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1490.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 165.6g255%
- Saturated Fat 52.8g264%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2460.0mg103%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* 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
For easier cleanup, line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the bars out once cooled.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
You can substitute dark chocolate or milk chocolate for the semisweet chocolate based on your preference.
If you prefer a firmer texture, let the bars chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting.
