Growing up, my Mom often made us great treats for dessert. Whether it was her chocolate chip cookies (secret family recipe!) or her cinnamon buns, we were lucky to have a Mom who liked to bake. Another of our favourites were her Peanut Butter Bars (think Reese Peanut Butter Cups, but homemade) - she's been making these for us since we were kids. It's easy to make, no baking required. I used natural peanut butter and it turned out the same as using regular peanut butter.
Peanut Butter Bars (Source: My Mom's Recipe Binder)
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup butter, melted
1 - 1 1/4 cups peanut butter
1 3/4 cups icing sugar
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
In a large bowl, mix together the graham crumbs, melted butter, peanut butter and icing sugar. Press firmly into a wax paper lined 8x8 or 9x13 pan (depending on how thick you like your layers - bigger pan = thinner layers). Put into the fridge to start to set, about 10 minutes. Remove from fridge, melt chocolate chips, pour over the peanut butter layer. Return to the refrigerator, allow the chocolate to start to set, approximately 10-15 minutes. Remove from the fridge again, cut into squares (must do this now, or once the chocolate is completely set it will crack when you try to cut the bars later). Keep refrigerated. These also freeze well.
VERDICT:
These are a long-time favourite treat of mine! Super easy to make. As mentioned, I made these using natural peanut butter this time, and they turned out the same as using regular peanut butter - yay!
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This blog is chronicling my adventure as I fulfill my resolution of trying (at least) one new recipe each week. I hope that you enjoy!
I invite you to join me in my journey, simply by clicking the "Join this Site" link below. And please feel free to comment on any of the recipes, and pin away. Thanks, I look forward to sharing with you!
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Scrumptious Sunday #25 - Features
Hello friends! So great that you've stopped by today. It's a big day in my house...it's MY BIRTHDAY! I love birthdays - whether they are mine or someone else's, I just love them! In case you missed it, this week I hosted 5 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS as part of my birthday celebration! If you haven't yet entered, please do so! Here are the links to each day of giveaways:
And...please be sure to check out the FANTASTIC blogs that sponsored prizes for the giveaways! Seriously, these friends are GOLD!
It was another amazing week of recipes shared by you! If you are featured, Please grab a BUTTON!
Because it's my birthday, and because I have a huge sweet tooth, I'm picking all desserts this week! Feel free to whip one up and send it my way ;-)
Congratulations to this week's features!
Birthday Cake Milkshakes from Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Blueberry Pie from Noshing with the Nolands
Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies from Mommy's Sweet Confessions
Easy Candy Bar Dessert from Lady Behind the Curtain
Reese's Overload Cake from Hugs & Cookies XOXO
All of these recipes will be pinned to my Pinterest account, posted on Twitter, and shared on Facebook!
Just a reminder, this week's Scrumptious Sunday Link Party goes live Saturday - at 8 pm PST. Can't wait to see what you bring to the party!
And...please be sure to check out the FANTASTIC blogs that sponsored prizes for the giveaways! Seriously, these friends are GOLD!
It was another amazing week of recipes shared by you! If you are featured, Please grab a BUTTON!
Because it's my birthday, and because I have a huge sweet tooth, I'm picking all desserts this week! Feel free to whip one up and send it my way ;-)
Congratulations to this week's features!
Birthday Cake Milkshakes from Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Blueberry Pie from Noshing with the Nolands
Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies from Mommy's Sweet Confessions
Easy Candy Bar Dessert from Lady Behind the Curtain
Reese's Overload Cake from Hugs & Cookies XOXO
All of these recipes will be pinned to my Pinterest account, posted on Twitter, and shared on Facebook!
Just a reminder, this week's Scrumptious Sunday Link Party goes live Saturday - at 8 pm PST. Can't wait to see what you bring to the party!
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