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Ingredients
| white cake mix: 1 18.25oz package |
| peanut butter: 1 cup (divided) |
| eggs: 1 |
| cream cheese: 1 8oz package (softened) |
| 2% milk: 1/3 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1/4 cup |
| semisweet chocolate chips (chips): 1 cup |
| dry-roasted salted peanuts: 3/4 cup |
Chocolate Peanut Bars
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Sue Thomas of Casa Grande, Arizona uses common pantry items to whip up these bars. Peanut butter combines with a cake mix for a tender crust. Then a rich layer of cream cheese is topped with chocolate chips and nuts before baking."
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
25 min -
Servings
30 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, 2/3 cup peanut butter and egg until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining peanut butter. Gradually beat in milk and sugar. Carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanuts.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.