Chunky Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

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Chunky Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
513
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Place a rack on center of the oven.
  3. Set aside an ungreased 13 x9 baking pan.
  4. Plcae the cake mix, peanut butter, melted butter and eggs in large mixing bowl.
  5. Blend with an electric mixer on low for 1 minute.
  6. Stop the machine and scarpe down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  7. The mixture will be thick.
  8. Reserve 1-1/2 cups for the topping.
  9. Transfer the remaining crust mixture to the pan.
  10. Using your fingertips, press crust evenly over the bottom of the pan so that it reaches all sides.
  11. Set aside.
  12. For the filling, place the chocolate chips, condensed milk and 2 tablespoons butter in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over low heat.
  13. Stir and cook until the chocolate is melted and the mxiture is well combined, 3-4 minutes.
  14. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the coconut, vanilla and pecan pieces, until well distributed.
  15. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust, and spread it evenly with the rubber spatula so that it reaches the sides of the pan.
  16. Using your fingertips, crumble the reserved crust and scatter it evenly over the chocolate.
  17. Place pan in the oven and bake until it is light brown, 25-30 minutes.
  18. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on wire rack to cool for 30 minutes.
  19. Cut into bars, and remove from pan with a metal spatula and serve.
  20. Enjoy!
  21. TIP: These bars can be stored in covered plastic wrap, at room temp for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to one week. Or freeze them, unwrapped in aluminum foil, for up to 6 mos. Thaw the bars overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 512.68 Kcal (2146 kJ)
Calories from fat 407.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.25g 70%
Cholesterol 85.87mg 29%
Sodium 172.45mg 7%
Potassium 343.81mg 7%
Total Carbs 21.25g 7%
Sugars 7.98g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15%
Protein 12.23g 24%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 450.11 Kcal (1885 kJ)
Calories from fat 357.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.73g 70%
Cholesterol 75.39mg 29%
Sodium 151.41mg 7%
Potassium 301.85mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.66g 7%
Sugars 7.01g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.33g 15%
Protein 10.74g 24%
Vitamin C 3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 17%
Iron 6.7mg 42%
Calcium 45.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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