Peanut butter fudge bars deliver the perfect blend of flavors for those who love sweets. In fact, they take the peanut butter and chocolate combination to next-level deliciousness!

These easy peanut butter fudge bars are a delicious treat that the whole family will love. It’s also easy to make, so you can get the kids involved in the process.

You can cut these bars as big or as small as you want, based on the number of people you’re feeding. When I bring them to potluck dinners, I cut them smaller to make sure everyone gets one.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Together Again

I’ve always enjoyed dessert bars because they’re usually simple. These peanut butter Cocoa Krispie treats are a favorite around here. Peanut butter has always been one of my favorite foods. In fact, if I have a choice between that and almost any other flavor, there’s a good chance I’ll pick the peanut butter.

We also like these chocolate caramel pecan bars. After all, what’s not to like when you have all three of these delicious flavors in one bite? These delicious pumpkin bars are good any time of year. They’re easy to make, and they disappear quickly.

Ingredients

You can use regular, gluten-free, or sugar-free versions of any of these ingredients and still get great results! Here are the things you’ll need:

• 1 package yellow cake mix (standard 2-layer size)
• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce can)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter

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How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

You’ll be amazed by how easy this is to make. As long as you have the right ingredients and follow the directions, it’s foolproof. First, preheat your oven to 350 and grease the bottom of a baking pan.

Next, combine the cake mix, peanut butter, oil, and egg. I like to beat the egg and then add the oil and peanut butter before pouring in the mix. But the order really doesn’t matter.

After it’s mixed, pour approximately 2/3 of it into your baking pan. With the back of a firm spoon or your hands, gently press the mixture to lightly pack it. If you don’t pack it, the bars will be very crumbly and difficult to hold together.

Put it in the oven and bake it for 10 minutes. Afterward, place it on a cooling rack while you do the next few steps.

You can either heat the rest of the ingredients in a saucepan on the stovetop or microwave it in a bowl. This time, I used the stovetop method. Combine the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and chocolate chips in a medium-size saucepan.

Place it on the stove and turn the heat on low. Stir the mixture frequently so that it doesn’t scorch. After the chocolate chips have melted and well mixed, pour it over the crust in the baking dish. Smooth it out until it is even all the way across.

Finally, sprinkle the remaining cake mix and peanut butter mixture over the top and press it down just a little bit so it will stick. You’ll still be able to see the chocolate, but that’s okay.

Bake this for 20 minutes or until the topping has turned golden brown.

Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. After it cools to room temperature, cut it into squares or rectangles.

Serve it for dessert or an afternoon treat. Without a doubt, your family will love this yummy treat! If you don’t eat all of these bars right away, you need to refrigerate them. Otherwise, they’ll be a melty mess.

More Yummy Dessert Recipes

Whether you’re bringing a dessert to a potluck or using dessert to bribe picky eaters to eat their veggies, it’s nice to have several delicious recipes on hand. Here are some that I make often:

Easy Apple Dump Cake – You only need 3 ingredients to make this amazing apple dump cake. Top it with ice cream or whipped cream … or eat it as-is.

Lemon Lush Pie – This yummy dessert is simply divine. The recipe is basically for a lemon lush, but it’s cooked in the shape of a pie so you can get those perfect wedges of dessert.

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars – Peanut butter lovers will certainly go for this one! It’s easy to make and delivers a great looking dessert!

Fabulous Fudgy Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut butter and fudge make a great combination of flavors in a single dessert. Serve them at home for dessert or bring them to your next potluck … and then watch how quickly they disappear!

See this recipe shared at Meal Plan Monday, Weekend Potluck, and Full Plate Thursday.

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