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The BEST Nutter Butter Bars

The BEST Nutter Butter Bars You'll Crave Again and Again

Delight in The BEST Nutter Butter Bars, perfect for peanut butter lovers with a creamy filling and buttery crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 32 cookies Nutter Butter cookies Substitute with similar sandwich cookies if needed.
  • ½ cup melted butter Margarine can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
  • ¼ cup brown sugar White sugar works in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Flaky sea salt is preferable for texture.
For the Filling
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk Swap with coconut milk for a non-dairy version.
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter Natural peanut butter can be a healthier option.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips Consider swapping half for chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts Feel free to substitute with almonds or walnuts.
  • ½ cup chopped Nutter Butters Additional peanut butter cookies can work as substitutes.
  • ½ cup Reese's Pieces Optional but recommended for extra sweet crunch.
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt Coarse sea salt is a suitable alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Crush 32 Nutter Butter cookies into fine crumbs and mix with brown sugar and salt. Add melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
  3. Melt ¼ cup of creamy peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds. Stir in sweetened condensed milk until smooth and pour over the crust.
  4. Sprinkle peanut butter chips and roasted peanuts on the crust, then pour the peanut butter filling on top, spreading evenly.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
  6. Drizzle melted peanut butter over the cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your crust is pressed firmly and allow bars to cool completely before cutting for cleaner edges. Customize toppings to your liking and store in an airtight container for freshness.

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