Cake Mix Peanut Butter Bars
Give your dessert game a delicious upgrade with these irresistible Cake Mix Peanut Butter Bars! Made with the convenience of a yellow cake mix, these bars are the perfect blend of rich peanut butter, gooey chocolate, and a buttery crumble topping. A layer of luscious chocolate filling, made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, takes center stage between a soft, cookie-like crust and golden crumbles. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is quick, hassle-free, and yields 16 indulgent servings, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, or an easy weeknight treat. Whether you’re a peanut butter lover or a chocolate fanatic, these decadent bars promise to satisfy every sweet craving. Serve them as is or with a scoop of ice cream for an extra-special dessert!
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Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, peanut butter, unsalted butter (melted), and eggs. Mix until a thick dough forms.
Step 3
Set aside 1/3 cup of the dough for the topping, and press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Step 4
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
Step 5
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 6
Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the chocolate layer, creating small chunks for the topping.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the topping is set.
Step 8
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the dish. Then, cut into squares and serve.
Step 9
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1415.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5888.6 |
| Total Fat 312.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 116.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 33.3g | |
| Cholesterol 631.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2858.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 734.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 528.7g | |
| Protein 133.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 111.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1754.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3492.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories