Fully Loaded Hot Fudge Bars
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| Serves | 30 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 25 minutes |
| Total time | 40 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Gourmet, Pre-preparable |
A chocolate peanut buttery crust layered with a creamy fudge filling, topped with peanut butter cups and more chocolate goodness. Unbelievably good!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 1 cup Nutter Butter cookies (finely crushed)
- 3/4 cups peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
Filling
- 8oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 jar hot fudge sauce
Topping
- 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter cups (chopped)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350* | |
| Crust | |
| Step 2 | |
| Mix together all of the crust ingredients. Reserve 3/4 cup and press the rest into a greased 13x9" pan. | |
| Filling | |
| Step 3 | |
| Mix together cream cheese and hot fudge and spread onto crust. | |
| Topping | |
| Step 4 | |
| Sprinkle the chocolate chips, peanut butter cups and reserved crust mixture over the filing. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool and chill before cutting. Keep refrigerated. | |
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Bonny @ thedomesticatedprincess.com says
These look absolutely amazing! I hope you’ll post them to our Holiday Cookie Recipe swap at http://thedomesticatedprincess.blogspot.com/2012/11/holiday-cookie-recipe-swap-week-1.html
Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says
Wow!! All that goodness in one bar! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!
Michelle says
Stephanie,
These bars look totally sinful and delicious! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week! Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
These look divine! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
jonquil says
Lemon bars, accompanied with strong coffee, all to myself, make me happy!
Crystelle says
These photos are super inspiring… Thanks for hosting… 🙂
Rita says
Those brownies are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
These bars are a chocolate lovers dream. I’ll be making these… and coming to look for you when I gain 10 pounds! just kidding 😉 Thanks for posting!
Stacey says
Spending time with my family makes me happy.
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says
I pinned this 🙂
amy @ fearless homemaker says
and what makes me happy? my husband + my pup. =)
amy @ fearless homemaker says
oh wow, these look absolutely amazing! i wish i had one in front of me right now!
Dab says
Spending time with friends – we cook, we bake, we laugh. So much fun!
Mariel says
I would love for you to share this (or any of your other great ideas) at the link party going on now at ‘Or so she says …’ We’ve also got a fun “Favorite Things” giveaway going on through tomorrow. Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
kim @ popcosmo.com says
Looks amazing! My absolute 2 fave flavors are Peanut Butter and Chocolate! Can’t wait to try 🙂
Joni says
These look awesome! And cooking makes me happy!!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
These need to get in my mouth NOW! 🙂 Spending time with my two best bugys makes me happy!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
peanut butter and chocolate. YOU HAVE ME SOLD Stephanie!! Wow, now THESE are choc/pb heaven. love the cake mix shortcut! 🙂
Stephanie says
Thank you! I think I have used cake mix for everything except actually making cake, haha!
barbara n says
Having a loving family makes me happy!
Joan@Chocolate and More says
Chocolate always makes me happy, so does spending time with my family.
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
Nap time!
Winnie says
These bars are soooooooooo scrumptious – just perfect for me 🙂 🙂
Crystelle says
Oh my… These look sooo delicious, they should be illegal…..
Pinning!
hugs x
Crystelle
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Every Thing you make looks so Amazing!!! Thanks for sharing! This is a great Giveaway!!!
Stephanie says
Thank you, Chandra! That’s so sweet of you 😉
Kari@Loaves n Dishes says
These fudge bars are outrageous! Can you really go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate? I think not.
P.S. The Pick your Plum stuff is super cute.
Jenn says
Oh my gosh – nutter butters, cream cheese and hot fudge – these sound addicting!
Jenn says
Now, I am entering the giveaway and hot fudge makes me happy!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
These bars are incredible!!
Megan @ The Pink Flour says
I love chocolate and peanut butter – then you throw cream cheese in there and I am totally in!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Holy cow. Hot fudge and cream cheese? Okay, when can I move in? Seriously. They look SO fudgy and amazing!!
Bailey @ Bailey Bakes says
I pinned these earlier this morning! They look amazing!! I will gladly gain 10 pounds for these and die happy. 🙂
Stephanie says
Thanks for pinning 😉 I ate nearly the whole pan by myself…yikes! Worth it 😉
Sarah G says
Hearing my kids laugh! Especially when all four of them are laughing at the same time!
Stephanie says
That is one of my favorite things too 😉
KaySue says
I am happy to be on vacation from work.
Regena Fickes says
I already follow Back for Seconds and Pick Your Plum. Big fan of both. Thanks for this.
Kristin says
Being able to now hug my husband any time I want!
All of my favorite foods are in that dessert. Perfect.
Stephanie says
That is definitely something to be happy about!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
Quiet time away from my 6 year old! Just kidding (slightly)
Love the giveaway and those brownies are INSANE!!
Stephanie says
Hahahaha! Thanks 😉
Heather @French Press says
fat and happy beats skinny and hungry ANY day!
whats better than winning – cooking with my kids:)
MaryB says
Spending time with my hubby who just got better medical news than expected. What a blessing!
Stephanie says
So glad to hear that!!! 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Love these bars OMG they look so good. Like, crack. But healthier.