Indulge your taste buds with the delectable Hershey’s Chewy Peanut Bars, a delightful dessert that effortlessly combines the rich flavors of chocolate, nuts, and coconut. Despite my non-professional baking skills, I enthusiastically adopted this recipe from Hershey’s Kitchens in February 2005, and let me assure you, it’s a treat that never disappoints.
Hershey’s Chewy Peanut Bars
Total Time: 25 minutes
Preparation Time: 0 seconds (because who needs to wait?)
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Description:
I love baking, though I’m not a baker. This recipe was adopted by me in February 2005. It’s from Hershey’s Kitchens – how could it not be delicious?
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Nuts, Brunch, < 30 Mins, Oven
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (based on 2 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 230.2
- Fat: 10.4g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 31.4mg
- Sodium: 140.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.9g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 22.6g
- Protein: 5g
Yield: 24 bars
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 2 eggs
- 10 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup coconut flakes
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
Heat your oven to a toasty 350°F and generously grease a 13×9 baking pan, getting it ready to transform simple ingredients into a masterpiece. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Give it a good stir, creating a symphony of flavors in your mixing bowl. -
Add Butter and Blend:
Introduce the butter into the mix. Use a pastry blender or your skillful hands to blend until the mixture achieves a blissful state of well-blended, resembling coarse crumbs. -
Incorporate Eggs:
Crack those eggs and mix them in well. Your dough is evolving, embracing the richness that eggs bring to the party. -
Press into Pan:
Spoon this heavenly mixture into your prepared pan, pressing it firmly onto the bottom. Your canvas is set, and the masterpiece is about to unfold. -
Bake the Foundation:
Slide your creation into the preheated oven and let it bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the mixture sets. The anticipation builds as the kitchen fills with irresistible aromas. -
Peanut Butter Chip Topping:
As the foundation sets, sprinkle a generous helping of peanut butter chips on top, adding a layer of nutty goodness. -
Sweetened Condensed Magic:
Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the peanut butter chips, creating a symphony of sweetness that will dance on your taste buds. -
Coconut Crown:
Crown your creation with coconut, spreading it like a delicate blanket. Return the pan to the oven for another 20-25 minutes or until the top achieves a heavenly light brown hue. -
Cool and Set:
Allow your creation to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Patience is a virtue, and the reward will be worth the wait. -
Cut into Blissful Bars:
Once cooled, cut your masterpiece into 24 bars. Each piece is a testament to the joy that baking can bring. -
Share and Enjoy:
This recipe, graciously shared by Hershey Kitchens, is a culinary delight that deserves to be savored and shared. Enjoy the rich, chewy goodness with friends and family.
Baking is not just a culinary endeavor; it’s an art form that allows us to create moments of joy. The Hershey’s Chewy Peanut Bars are a testament to the joy of baking, a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and let the magic unfold in your kitchen!