Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars are an irresistible, layered dessert with a crushed cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. It’s sweet, smooth, and perfect for peanut butter lovers—no baking required!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), finely crushed
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip or homemade)
For the Chocolate Layer:
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1 (3.9 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
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1 1/2 cups cold milk
Topping:
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1 1/2 cups whipped topping
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1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
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Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Make the crust: Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into a 9×9-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Freeze or chill for 15 minutes.
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Peanut butter layer: Beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the crust.
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Chocolate pudding layer: Whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Spread over peanut butter layer.
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Top it off: Spread remaining whipped topping on top. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and chocolate chips or shavings, if desired.
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Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
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Slice and serve cold!
Notes
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Want extra crunch? Add chopped pretzels to the crust.
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You can double the recipe and make it in a 9×13-inch pan for a crowd.
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Use natural peanut butter if you prefer, but make sure it’s well mixed and not too runny.