Peanut Butter Oreo Bars
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating Peanut Butter Oreo Bars, a no-bake dessert that perfectly balances creamy peanut butter, crunchy Oreo crust, and a luscious chocolate topping. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as a sweet escape after a long day. Each bite offers an explosion of flavors, combining the richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of powdered sugar and the crunch of Oreos. With minimal effort and maximum satisfaction, these bars will quickly become a cherished recipe in your collection. Get ready to dive into this culinary adventure that promises to sweeten any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 15 Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 teaspoons shortening
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine crushed Oreos and melted butter until mixed well; press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and sifted powdered sugar until creamy.
- Spread half the peanut butter mixture over the crust evenly.
- Melt chocolate with shortening in a double boiler until smooth; pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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