Decadent Three Layer Peanut Butter Bars
Savor the rich and indulgent layers of these Decadent Three Layer Peanut Butter Bars. A buttery crust, fluffy marshmallow middle, and a creamy peanut butter topping, make this dessert a truly irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the peanut butter bars | |
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| 1 | cup flour |
| ¼ | cup brown sugar, firmly packed |
| ½ | teaspoon baking powder |
| ¼ | teaspoon baking soda |
| ½ | cup butter |
| 1 | tablespoon vanilla extract |
| 3 | cups miniature marshmallows |
| 1 | (14 ounce) can condensed milk |
| ½ | cup creamy peanut butter |
| 3 | ounces chow mein noodles |
| 1 | cup peanuts, coarsely chopped |
Instructions
For the peanut butter bars | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in the butter and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is crumbly. |
| 2. | Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. |
| 3. | Bake for 15 minutes at 350ºF (175ºC) or until lightly browned. |
| 4. | Evenly distribute the miniature marshmallows on top and bake for an additional 2 minutes or until the marshmallows begin to puff. |
| 5. | Remove from the oven and allow to cool. |
| 6. | Meanwhile, while the layers are baking, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the condensed milk and creamy peanut butter. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 6 to 8 minutes. |
| 7. | Remove from the heat and stir in the chow mein noodles, coarsely chopped peanuts, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Spread the mixture evenly over the marshmallows. |
| 8. | Allow to cool, then chill before cutting into bars. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 299.3 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Fat | 16.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 21.6 g |
Published on Aug 04, 2024 by Luminița