Peanut Butter Passion Bars

 

These Peanut Butter Passion Bars were the highlight of my holiday baking! I made about 100 dozen cookies, and these bars were everyone’s absolute favorite. They’re rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying. Plus, they freeze well—just thaw for 10 minutes before serving for a perfect treat anytime!


Ingredients:

 

For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

 

For the Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Peanut Butter Layer:

  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

For the Topping (Optional):

  • ½ cup chopped peanuts
  • ¼ cup melted chocolate for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of the dish and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool slightly.

3. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the crust.

4. Peanut butter layer: Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter until smooth. Spread over the cream cheese layer.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

6. Cool completely, then sprinkle with chopped peanuts and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

7. Chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.

These bars are creamy, nutty, and irresistible—the perfect make-ahead dessert. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for later!

Would you like more variations, like a chocolate peanut butter swirl version?

 

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