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Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Bars Recipe

Published: Apr 13, 2014 · Modified: Oct 13, 2022 by Anna 30 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Bars - a no-bake recipe for brownie and peanut butter fans! It's truly amazing and so easy to make!

Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Bars - a no-bake recipe for brownie and peanut butter fans! It's truly amazing and so easy to make!

Shall I give you a moment to pick up your jaw from the floor? Sure thing. No problem. My reaction, when I made these, was the same so I totally understand.

What you are seeing is going to become your obsession. These bars are no-bake, made of layers of brownie truffle, peanut butter truffle and topped with chocolate. Chocolate, peanut butter and more chocolate. Bars that will rock your sweet tooth loving world!

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Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Bars stacked up.

I've made these bars few weeks ago and was so anxious to share this recipe with you! It is a compilation of my two favorite truffle recipes: brownie truffle and peanut butter truffle. Bam! Smooshed together into one out-of-this-world treat! These are the next big thing! These are what people will be talking about for days, weeks, years! Okay, well maybe I am getting ahead of myself here. But make them and then we can talk. I just know you will love them. 🙂

Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Bars stacked up.

Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Bars

Author: Anna
Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Bars - a no-bake recipe for brownie and peanut butter fans! It's truly amazing and so easy to make!
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 bars
Calories 429 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

!for the brownie layer:

  • ⅜ c unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ c granulated sugar
  • ¼ c packed light brown sugar
  • dash of salt
  • ⅜ c all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

!for the peanut butter layer:

  • 1 c creamy peanut butter
  • 1 c rice krispies cereal
  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter

!for the chocolate topping:

  • 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate candy coating

Instructions
 

  • Line a 8" square baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.

!to make the brownie layer:

  • Place all ingredients (except the buttein a food processor and process until well combined.
  • Drizzle in the melted butter and process until it all comes together and forms a ball.
  • Scoop the dough out of the food processor bowl into the prepared pan. Do not wash the food processor bowl.
  • Pat the brownie layer onto the bottom of the pan.

!to make the peanut butter layer:

  • Place all ingredients in the food processor bowl. Process until well combined and forms a ball.
  • Scoop the dough out onto the pan with brownie layer. Pat down. Smooth out the top.

!for the chocolate topping:

  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Let cool slightly.
  • Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Smooth out with an offset spatula.
  • Chill the bars until set, at least 2 hours.
  • Cut and serve.
  • Refrigerate the leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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  1. Cooking Classy says

    April 23, 2014 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    These look totally divine! Beautiful photos too!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 18, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Thank you so much, Jaclyn!

      Reply
  2. Curry and Comfort says

    April 19, 2014 at 7:39 am

    5 stars
    I so want to dive into these truffle bars... the look amazing! 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 18, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Thank you, Ramona!

      Reply
  3. Gloria says

    April 17, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    I gave up sweets for Lent--this will be at the top of my list to make after Easter!!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 17, 2014 at 10:24 pm

      Yay! Let me know how they turn out, Gloria! Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Amy says

    April 17, 2014 at 1:41 am

    5 stars
    Chocolate and peanut butter is one of my favorite flavor combinations! Either one on its own is irresistible, but together... I can never stop at just one. Or two. Or three. I have no self control. 😉 These look absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 17, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      They go fast! You will love them! Thanks, Amy!

      Reply
  5. grandbabycakes says

    April 16, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    These bars are absolutely fantastic! Going on my must make list!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 17, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Yay! Thanks so much, Jocelyn!

      Reply
  6. Heidi says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    I have had minimal luck on layered treats, but this one! This I think I can pull off. Getting on it.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 17, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      You can do it, Heidi!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kate@Diethood says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:01 am

    5 stars
    These bars are making my heart SING!! PB/CHOCOLATE LOVERS REJOICE!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Yaaaaayyy!!! 🙂 Thanks, Kate!

      Reply
  8. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    Love! These are some amazing bars, Anna! I love that you started with a brownie base and then topped with peanut butter and chocolate goodness. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:23 am

      This idea was in my head for way too long! I had to finally make them. 🙂 Thank you, Stacy! And thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  9. Annie Miller says

    April 14, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    Woo! If I make these for my husband I am guaranteed Sparklie beading supplies for me! Of course, it's not like I'll benefit from your yummilicious offering.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:23 am

      lol I love it! You are the best, Annie!

      Reply
  10. marcie @ flavor the moments says

    April 14, 2014 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    These look so amazing, and I'd have trouble walking away from these. The fact they're no-bake makes them even better. Pinning!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 14, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      They will go fast! Thanks, Marcie!

      Reply
  11. Chelsea says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:18 am

    I can't believe these aren't baked Anna! And those layers! Especially drooling over how thick the peanut butter layer is. These sound amazing. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  12. Chelsea says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    I can't believe these aren't baked Anna! And those layers! Especially drooling over how thick the peanut butter layer is. These sound amazing. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 14, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you so much, Chelsea!

      Reply
  13. Marjory Lynn says

    April 13, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you very much.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 14, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks, Marjory!

      Reply
  14. Elizabeth Waterson says

    April 13, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Can't believe these are no bake!! They look freaking amazing!!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 13, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      You have to make them, Elizabeth! Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

    April 13, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    My jaw is still on the floor. Waiting to devour approximately 17 of these all at once. 😉 YUM.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 13, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Yes! That was me too! 🙂 Thank you, Stephanie!

      Reply

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