Comments on: Peanut Butter Bars

By: Nadine

Nadine — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:05:57 +0000

Wasn’t what I thought they would be. I was thinking like a lemon bar or something. They’re more like a fudgy texture. Brown sugar was a little crunchy. But loved trying a new recipe from Sam.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:08:17 +0000

In reply to Michelle Stuard. You will need a bigger pan, but yes you can double it. :)

By: Michelle Stuard

Michelle Stuard — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:09:38 +0000

In reply to Emilia. Hey Sam …I was just wondering if I could double this recipe and if it would turn out good?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 07 May 2025 01:58:57 +0000

In reply to Emilia. Hi Emilia! It could be omitted. :)

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 06 May 2025 19:16:37 +0000

In reply to Emilia. We're not sure how that would go

By: Emilia

Emilia — Sat, 03 May 2025 18:52:06 +0000

And can I omit the shortening? I don’t have it on hand right now.

By: Emilia

Emilia — Sat, 03 May 2025 18:50:02 +0000

Could I add bananas?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:58:13 +0000

In reply to Heathet. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Heather! :)

By: Heathet

Heathet — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:26:43 +0000

In reply to Sam.

These bars are an amazing substitute for buckeyes/peanut butter truffles. So much easier! These turned out amazing- no grittiness whatsoever. I thought the chocolate layer was too thin when I applied it, but once I bit into the bars, I realized it was the perfect amount! Thanks!

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:25:09 +0000

In reply to Jena. Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

By: Jena

Jena — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:13:57 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run.

Came back to say it turned out super delicious! Thanks!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:50:44 +0000

In reply to Jena. Sure! Enjoy, Jena

By: Jena

Jena — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:18:34 +0000

I recently made your Cheesecake Bars. Could I make the ganache from that recipe to top the peanut butter bars instead of melting the chocolate?

Thank you!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:06:08 +0000

In reply to Rut. Hi Rut! Were they mushy the first time? How long were they refrigerated before you tried eating them?

By: Rut

Rut — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:10:11 +0000

I made these again a second time and the peanut butter filling is so soft it’s mushy. . I don’t think I’ll make them again. They are easy but too difficult to eat as a square. Have to eat with a spoon.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:52:09 +0000

In reply to Estelle. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Estelle! :)

By: Estelle

Estelle — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:43:08 +0000

I always love trying new recipes from sugarspunrun, I made these and they are so delicious! Definitely recommend😁

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:26:30 +0000

In reply to Tracy. Made these but way to sweet

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:11:45 +0000

In reply to Tracy. We're so happy you enjoyed the bars, Tracy! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a review

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:23:33 +0000

I made this recipe exactly as it is written and it is beyond easy and so delicious! I can’t wait to share!!

By: michelle ruggiero

michelle ruggiero — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 15:46:29 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Since I have made these over and over I have found that once you pour the chocolate layer over the peanut butter layer wait 5 mi and score the chocolate layer all the way to the top of the peanut butter layer but not all the way to the bottom. Then refigerate till very firm. Your cuts will be perfect with zero cracking of the chocolate layer. And be sure to mix well when preparing. I omit the brown sugar because I don’t like the gritty texture.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:49:40 +0000

In reply to michelle ruggiero. Thank you so much, Michelle! I am so glad you enjoy them so much! :)

By: michelle ruggiero

michelle ruggiero — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:15:03 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

I feel these are best eaten from refrigerator. They easily get very soft and can be messy if its above 70 F degrees. I suggest to cut into bars, put on a pretty serving dish and bring out when ready to serve.

By: michelle ruggiero

michelle ruggiero — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:15:22 +0000

In reply to Krissy. I score the chocolate on top just after a few min. after pouring on top of he peanut butter mixture. Allow to cool completely ( several hours) then follow the score line... no more cracked chocolate!

By: michelle ruggiero

michelle ruggiero — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:11:55 +0000

So its now summer 2021 and I have made these over and over and have reviewed in past. Now for my final update, I omit the brown sugar completely to get rid of the gritty texture and cut the powder sugar to 3 cups. I sub out dark chocolate chips for the semi sweet as the peanut butter layer is rich enough. Oh so good a perfect 10!!! Please try this and it will be a favorite for sure just like the lemon crumble bars ( in which I double the crumbs on top lol) Sam never ceases to amaze with her recipes!!!