The Best Peanut Butter Bar Recipe You Will Love

This is the Best Peanut Butter Bar recipe you will love to make and use all the time. Typically, all of the ingredients are in our pantry and the refrigerator. You never have to go to the store to make this one for a party at the last minute, that’s for sure. Is Peanut Butter a Good Survival Food?

If you’re like me, you’re a peanut butter lover. It isn’t just young kids who love peanut butter and jam sandwiches! Most of us don’t think of peanut butter desserts, but there are a ton of them.

Best Peanut Butter Bar Recipe

This recipe makes a large cookie sheet batch, but you can also cut it in half or freeze portions for later when you feel like a peanut butter treat, for instance, at midnight one night. When we make these, they’re always a hit at every gathering we take them to. Who doesn’t love chocolate, right? These are easy to make, have a soft moist texture, and the bar melts in your mouth with yummy sweetness! In Utah, we don’t make small batches of anything, just so you know.

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I still remember tasting one of these bars cut in a square shape and asking for the recipe about 30 years ago. I believe the recipe was from a grade school kitchen staff member who shared it, and we cut the recipe way down, of course. If you have a family reunion to attend this summer, you may want to make these because they are fairly cheap to make and bake up quickly. The bonus is you can make them the day before, and they are ready to take covered with foil or plastic wrap. Easy peasy.

Peanut Butter Bar Recipe:

Can I use natural peanut butter instead of regular peanut butter?

Yes, you can use natural peanut butter in this recipe. Remember that natural peanut butter tends to be runnier than regular peanut butter, so your bars might be a bit softer. You can try to chill the bars for a longer period to help them set.

Can I substitute almond butter or another nut butter for peanut butter?

Feel free to substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or any other nut butter you prefer. Just keep in mind that it may slightly alter the flavor and texture of the bars.

You can also use a variety of peanut butter choices, from creamy peanut butter to crunchy. The flavor of the nuts and chocolate really comes through if you heat the bar in your microwave before chowing down!

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and ensuring that any other ingredients you use are certified gluten-free.

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?

Yes, you can use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats in this recipe. However, the texture of the bars may be slightly different, as quick oats are more finely ground.

How should I store these peanut butter bars?

Store the peanut butter bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze them for more extended storage. Just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. I wouldn’t leave them out at room temperature too long.

Can I add chocolate chips or other mix-ins to these bars?

Absolutely! Chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit would all be delicious additions to these bars. Just stir them into the mixture in your large bowl before pressing the mixture into the 12-inch pan. I like semi-sweet chocolate chips for most of my treats calling for chocolate chips. The different layers of ingredients add to the variety of flavors available, depending on what you decide to add.

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My Favorite things:

• Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet
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• Bellemain Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set, 6 Piece
• Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, 7-piece set

Final Word

I love sharing old recipes our family has used for many years for Sunday dinners, family reunions, neighborhood get-togethers, and church functions. These could easily be made after a disaster to share with a neighborhood! May God bless our country and all the families living worldwide. May God Bless this World, Linda

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