Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

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Peanut Butter Bars
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  2. Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a small bowl combine cranberries and water. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Drain well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter with an electric mixer until well combined.
  4. Beat in the brown sugar. Beat in the flour on low speed (mixture will be crumbly).
  5. Stir in the peanuts and drained cranberries. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
  6. Press remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  9. Add the egg, 2/3 cup peanut butter, and lemon juice; beat until well combined.
  10. Spread evenly over crust.
  11. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top, pressing lightly into filling.
  12. Bake about 25 minutes more or until top is lightly browned and edges are puffed.
  13. Cool on a wire rack.
  14. *Note: Do not use natural peanut butter in this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.85 Kcal (1193 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.75g 29%
Cholesterol 40.47mg 13%
Sodium 69.78mg 3%
Potassium 232.7mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.8g 8%
Sugars 12.84g 51%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 10%
Protein 9.24g 18%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 41.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 436.73 Kcal (1829 kJ)
Calories from fat 258.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.75g 29%
Cholesterol 62.04mg 13%
Sodium 106.98mg 3%
Potassium 356.78mg 5%
Total Carbs 34.96g 8%
Sugars 19.69g 51%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 10%
Protein 14.17g 18%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.3mg 5%
Calcium 64.1mg 4%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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