Peanutty Chewy Bars 1

These Peanutty Chewy Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining rich cocoa, salty-sweet peanut butter, and tender coconut into one irresistible bite. The base is a soft, cake-like chocolate layer that bakes up moist and dense. Topped with a generous layer of peanut butter chips, sweetened condensed milk, and flaked coconut, the bars develop a gooey, caramelized center that holds together perfectly. They are easy to make with pantry staples and bake in a single 9x13-inch pan. Perfect for potlucks, school bake sales, or a sweet afternoon treat, these bars stay fresh for days. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a classic for a reason, and the added chew from the coconut and condensed milk makes these uniquely satisfying.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 24

Calories: 3101.6

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Peanutty Chewy Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining rich cocoa, salty-sweet peanut butter, and tender coconut into one irresistible bite. The base is a soft, cake-like chocolate layer that bakes up moist and dense. Topped with a generous layer of peanut butter chips, sweetened condensed milk, and flaked coconut, the bars develop a gooey, caramelized center that holds together perfectly. They are easy to make with pantry staples and bake in a single 9x13-inch pan. Perfect for potlucks, school bake sales, or a sweet afternoon treat, these bars stay fresh for days. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a classic for a reason, and the added chew from the coconut and condensed milk makes these uniquely satisfying.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup Unsifted flour
2/3 cup Granulated sugar
1/3 cup Hershey's cocoa
1/4 cup Firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Butter or margarine; cold
2 Eggs; beaten
10 ounce Reese's peanut butter chips
14 ounce Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Flaked coconut

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Add beaten eggs and mix until just combined and dough forms.
5
Press dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
6
Bake for 8 minutes.
7
Remove from oven and sprinkle peanut butter chips evenly over the partially baked base.
8
Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the chips.
9
Top with flaked coconut, spreading it out to cover the surface.
10
Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
11
Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
12
Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3101.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 169.5g261%
Saturated Fat 49.4g247%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2731.7mg114%
Total Carbohydrate 171.8g58%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g111%
Sugars 66.9g
Protein 76.5g153%

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

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