Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge Bars
If you are looking for a simple but rich dessert, try these peanut butter and chocolate fudge bars. Whether you are serving them to a crowd or enjoying them with your family, they are delicious!
Ingredients
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For Bottom Layer and Top:
- 1 package (17.5 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 2 eggs
For Filling:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cups (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 cup coconut
- 2 tablespoons vanilla
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, peanut butter, melted butter and eggs. Stir until dough holds together.
- Press two-thirds of dough into the bottom of an ungreased 9 by 13 pan. Reserve remaining dough for topping.
- In heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chops, sweetened condensed milk and butter. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, vanilla and nuts (if desired).
- Pour filling over dough in pan. Use a spatula to ensure the filling completely covers the bottom dough layer.
- Crumble reserved dough over filling to make a top layer.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool and cut into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1