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Monday, August 22, 2011

Double Peanut Butter Bars



School started last week here.  My son went for the first 2 days, and then was home sick.  Somehow he managed to get Strep in the first 2 days of school, really?  It was a long weekend of trying to get him better.  His fever has been impossible to get rid of, so he wasn't exactly himself this weekend.  Now with 4 doses of antibiotics in him, hopefully this will be the turning point.  I know I could use a good nights sleep, can't even imagine how good it will be for him! 

These bars were one of a few desserts that our whole family liked.  My husband isn't much of a chocolate lover, and I am a complete choco-holic.  So finding something we agree on is not easy.  Peanut butter is one thing though!  My husband came home from work one day, and asked if I could make something for him to bring to work the next day.  I had just found a bag Reese's Peanut Butter Chips in my pantry, so I figured I would make something with them.  The recipe on the back of the bag looked good enough to me.  They were a hit!  People at worked loved them, we loved them, and they were great slightly warmed with ice cream on top later!  I will gladly make these again!


Double Peanut Butter Bars
From Hershey's
Printable Recipe

1/2 cup butter, softened 
1/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1 cup sugar 
1 cup brown sugar 
3 eggs 
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups  flour 
2 tsp baking powder 
1/4 tsp salt 
1 package Reese's Peanut Butter Chips 
1/2 cup chocolate syrup

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Beat butter and peanut butter in large bowl. Add sugar and brown sugar; beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla.

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; mix into peanut butter mixture, blending well. Stir in peanut butter chips. Spread half of batter in prepared pan; spoon syrup over top. Carefully top with remaining batter; swirl with a knife for marbled effect.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut and Enjoy!



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48 comments:

  1. Nava KAugust 22, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Another lovely dessert of yours Erin although we at home are not big into chocs and desserts. Surely my friends will enjoy it if I can bake for them.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    So sorry your son was sick..That is one thing I am not looking forward to when school starts..fever and germs..I really hope he will feel better soon
    and those bars look heavenly

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  3. EvaAugust 22, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Very tasty looking bars.

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  4. ManuAugust 22, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Ohh I hope your little one gets better soon! :-)

    The bars look so scrumptious! I have the same problem... I am a chocoholic while my husband only likes white chocolate...

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  5. TinaRBKAugust 22, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Strep throat-it has been awhile since I have had that, but it is no fun. Hope your kiddo gets better soon.
    Your bars do look delicious, funny that I rarely look at recipes on the packages. However, this post proves that I may be missing out. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Ishita S.August 22, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Sorry to hear your son is sick. Thankfully he's got a mama like you to make him these -- I'm sure they helped with recovery!

    I'm sick at home myself, but these look like a great pick-me-up!

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  7. AlidaAugust 22, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I hope your son feels better soon and you all get some good rest.

    I have a bag of peanut butter chips that needs to be used, so this is perfect timing. Thanks for sharing another delicious recipe!

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  8. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeAugust 22, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I feel your pain...my daughter is not the chocoholic the other family members are, so it's hard to please everyone. She's love this one :)

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  9. ReeniAugust 22, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Your pb bars look incredibly good! I like the idea of making a sundae out of them. Hope your son feels better!

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  10. Stacey RiderAugust 22, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    My daughter went back to school today and it's a peanut FREE zone, meaning no PB&J sandwiches. She loves peanut butter so I'm going to make this recipe for her today. It's a great after snack and I always love making the baked goods as I know all the ingredients! Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyAugust 22, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    What a great dessert, these look super delicious and I love your pictures! :)

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  12. LacyAugust 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    love this! they sound amazing! i hope your son is feeling better.

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  13. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.August 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Mmm, I love peanut butter bars! Yours look delicious! I hope your son starts feeling better finally!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oh, peanut butter is my friend! These are incredible! I hope you son feels better soon...

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  15. CarolynAugust 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Aw, your poor little man. Sick within the first two days??? We don't start school until after labour day, here's hoping we don't run into any illnesses early on. Great bars!

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  16. Jennifer [To PIN/share a Post, Click the 3 dots or the Red SAVE Button]August 22, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Those should cheer him up! Hope your son gets better quickly now and that you get some good sleeps, Erin. ((HUGS))

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  17. amy @ fearless homemakerAugust 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    mmm, love peanut butter. hope your little guy is feeling better - strep is the worst!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    This is my kind of dessert. Peanut butter, peanut butter...and more peanut butter. Yes please!

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  19. peachieAugust 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    This sure looks like a winning recipe and yes, the more peanut butter there is , all the more better!!! Hope your son feels much better soon!!

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  20. RavieNomNomsAugust 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    These would be disappearing around me...they look absolutely irresistible. The pictures are mouth watering!

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  21. Kitchen SimmerAugust 22, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    YUM! I love peanut butter. My whole family would love this dessert. I hope your son feels better soon. It's so awful when they get sick! We haven't started school out this way yet, but soon. I'm already dreading the colds, coughs and sore throats that are in my future with both my kids. Hope you get some sleep too!

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  22. The Farmers WifeAugust 22, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Awww!! Your poor son, I hope he gets feeling better quickly. That really stinks to get sick in the first couple of days of school!! Though I'm sure these bars would cure any sickness!! ;-)

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  23. Evelyne CulturEatzAugust 22, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Anything Reese's Peanut Butter rules, the bars look awesome. Hopefully these will be special medication to help your son feel 100% again.

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  24. Parsley SageAugust 22, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Sometimes people discount those recipes on the back of products but they're their for a reason! I've found that everyone I've made has been really good :) These look delicious! Buzzed

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  25. kitaAugust 22, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Im sorry he was sick already!!! That stinks.

    These bars look amazing. They would certainly make me feel a bit better.

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  26. JamieAnneAugust 22, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Ugh...school and sick walk hand in hand. I hope your son feels better very soon. If it helps, it gets a bit better in middle school. The peanut butter bars look amazing!

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  27. Cassie | Bake Your DayAugust 22, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love Hershey's recipes and these look so good. You know me and PB! I hope your son is better! I love that plate too.

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  28. Lauren's LatestAugust 22, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I think I could live off of those Reese's peanut butter chips! So tasty!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I used to get strep all the time when I was younger....I hope he feels better soon! These bars look delicious...anything with PB and chocolate are a winner in my book! :)

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  30. Anne@frommysweetheartAugust 22, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Erin....nothing better than peanut butter bars except DOUBLE peanut butter bars! These look wonderful! My boys got strep all too often when they were younger. I hope your son is on the mend soon. Hang in there! : )

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  31. Kim BeeAugust 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    My dear you should hand out head guards with your recipes. That way some of us over-zealous readers won't hurt ourselves when we thump into the screen. This one is screen licking worthy!

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  32. GinaAugust 22, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I hope you soon gets better soon. Poor thing, those hurt. I bet these bars helped greatly. Wish I had one about now. Hope you have a great week.
    -Gina-

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  33. Baking SerendipityAugust 22, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I always have room for more peanut butter in my life! :) These look fantastic. Hope your man is better soon!

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  34. Rita D K SimmonsAugust 23, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I hope your son is better! Those look delicious, thanks for the share.

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  35. briarroseAugust 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Oh yea.....gonna have to make these. Double PB with a chocolate swirl....total win right there.

    Hopefully the little one is doing loads better today.

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  36. CurtAugust 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Oh boy, the only way these could be any better is if they were triple peanut butter!

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  37. KristyAugust 23, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Not being a chocolate lover myself - these look fantastic! I'm making these for sure. They'd probably be dangerous to leave around the house. :) YUM!

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  38. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    I loves when u said - choco holic! Count me in! ;)
    Send my warm regard to ur son :)
    Lovely bars! ;)

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  39. Apron AppealAugust 24, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I did everything short of begging our pediatrician to just take my son's tonsils out last year...but strep 4 times in 4 months isn't enough...it's got to be 10 times in a calendar year....so the 2 more times he had it from January - March didn't help his numbers either. but I guess as long as he gets it 8 more times before this year is over...then we're good.

    Nice job on top 9 too!

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  40. Kate@DiethoodAugust 24, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Congrats on Top 9, chicka! Love these!

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  41. Meagan @ Scarletta BakesAugust 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    O. M. G. These look SO amazing. I can't wait to whip up a batch. Congrats on another Top 9 today!! :)

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  42. kitchenarianAugust 24, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    So yummy! Everyone in my house would love these. Congratulations on Top 9. Great recipe!

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  43. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    YES ! I love peanut butter anything! Can't wait to make this

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  44. Nami | Just One CookbookAugust 25, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Congrats on Top 9!! I know I'm so late..Where was I??? I was sort of offline for a while. :-( Looks yummy and I bet my kids will go crazy with these bars!

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  45. EileenAugust 25, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Peanut butter is my favorite flavor. I can see myself sitting down to a big bar and a glass of skim milk (of course) lol...

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  46. AlexAugust 25, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    nothing beats peanut butter and chocolate! how nice that the recipe was right on the bag!

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  47. kristyAugust 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Hi Erin - Just a quick note to let you know that I made these yesterday for a neighborhood get together. I only adapted the recipe slightly - I used chocolate chips instead of syrup (no marbled look - but they were tasty). Not a single one was left - adults and kids were all very happy. :) Thank you!

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  48. Michelle Benoit (Chocolate Central)August 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Erin, I hope your little guy is feeling better now - poor little one. I also have a 6 year old. He says he doesn't like peanut butter. We'll see if that's still true after he tastes these Double Peanut Butter Bars! Take care.

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