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Layered Bars with Peanut Buttery Goodness

Gooey Peanut Cookie Rectangles

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Tasty Sticky Peanut Bar Dessert Recipe
Tasty Sticky Peanut Bar Dessert Recipe

Layered Bars with Peanut Buttery Goodness

Heck yeah, here’s a scrumptious recipe for gooey Sticky Peanut Cookie Bars that'll knock your socks off! These bad boys blend the creamy joy of peanut butter with the simplicity of a bar dessert, creating a delightful treat for any time of day.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 a cup of roasted unsalted peanuts (120g)
  • A cup of all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1/2 a cup of granulated sugar (100g)
  • A hearty pinch of kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon)
  • 8 tablespoons of cold, unsalted butter, chopped into small chunks (113g)
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 a cup of granulated sugar (100g)
  • A teaspoon of kosher salt (1/2 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1/4 a cup of heavy cream (60ml)
  • 1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/3 a cup of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (about 2 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups of unsalted roasted peanuts (180g)

Instructions

For the shortbread:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Set it aside.
  2. Pulse the peanuts, flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until the peanuts are ground and the mixture is well combined. Add the butter and continue pulsing until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pricking it all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, around 30 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.

For the topping:

  1. Cook the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until the sugar dissolves completely. Continue boiling the mixture, swirling the pan occasionally (but not stirring), until it darkens to a deep caramel color, approximately 8 minutes.
  2. Carefully stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract (the mixture may bubble up and steam).
  3. Sprinkle the chopped chocolate evenly over the cooled peanut shortbread.
  4. Stir the peanuts into the caramel mixture and immediately pour it over the shortbread and chocolate base. Sprinkle the remaining bit of salt over the peanut bars and allow them to cool completely. Slice into rectangles and serve.

Warning: This recipe may cause addictive behavior. Proceed with caution.

These tasty bars are featured in both our Chocolate Desserts and Picnic Recipes photo galleries. Enjoy them as a gift, but watch out—they tend to disappear quickly!

Yield: 12 servingsDifficulty: EasyTotal: 55 minutesActive: 20 minutes

*These times are approximate and can vary based on factors like oven temperature and preparation techniques.

  1. Ensure you have 1/3 cup of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (about 2 ounces) of nuts ready, as they are needed for the topping of the gooey Sticky Peanut Cookie Bars.
  2. As the recipe states, the caramel topping may bubble up and steam when you stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, so be mindful during this process to prevent it from overflowing.
  3. After following the instructions, you'll notice that the tasty peanut bars have a tendency to disappear quickly, so consider getting a creditline ready to accommodate unexpected demands for this mouthwatering dessert.

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