Peanut Butter Bites Recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Description: Delight in these irresistible Peanut Butter Bites, perfect for sharing with friends and family, straight from lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category:
- Bar Cookie
Keywords:
- Dessert
- Cookie & Brownie
- < 60 Mins
- For Large Groups
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Peanut butter |
| 1/4 cup | Unsalted butter |
| 1 1/4 cups | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
| 1 cup | Flour |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 cup | Peanuts (chopped) |
| 1 cup | Creamy peanut butter |
| 1/2 cup | Unsalted butter (for frosting) |
| 1/4 cup | Powdered sugar |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150.9 |
| Total Fat | 8.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 18.5 mg |
| Sodium | 80.4 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 9.4 g |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), creating a warm environment for baking.
- Prepare a 13x9x2 inch cake pan by lining it with foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the bars.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the sugar, beating until well blended and fluffy, incorporating all the sweet goodness.
- Next, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, ensuring each ingredient is fully integrated before adding the next.
- Slowly stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined and no dry flour remains visible.
- Gently fold in the chopped peanuts, adding a delightful crunch to the batter.
- Evenly press the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring it reaches the corners for uniform baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, signaling they are perfectly done.
- Once baked, allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps to set their structure.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the frosting ingredients (creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter) together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top, making sure to cover every inch for maximum flavor.
- For an added touch, sprinkle chopped peanuts over the frosting, enhancing both texture and visual appeal.
- Finally, cut into 36 rectangles, ready to serve and enjoy!
These Peanut Butter Bites are not only a delicious treat but also a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion! Enjoy sharing them with friends and family!
