Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Geraldine Grisdale, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 04, 2022

These delicious bars are great holiday treats, but the kids like them all year long. I used this recipe over and over when our five children were at home. Now I'm thrilled to bake a batch for my grandchildren. -Geraldine Grisdale, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

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Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

Yield:1-1/2 dozen
Prep:30 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • topping:
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
    • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
    • 1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; beat until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan.
  2. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir in cornflakes. Gently spread over top. Let stand until set. Cut into bars.
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