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Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars
Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars are amazing. Peanut butter lovers and chocolate lovers are going to fly to the moon when they taste these spectacular dessert bars! Each luscious Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bar is filled with a lovely crunchy peanut butter batter that starts with a cake mix and crunchy peanut butter. Then the bar is topped with a chocolate fudge-peanut butter frosting. This six-ingredient recipe will knock your socks off!
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Finally, M&Ms and chopped peanuts are sprinkled on top. These two main ingredients provide a double component of crunch and flavor. Chocolate and peanut butter! Oh, yum. And, seriously, chocolate and peanut butter together is a marriage made in heaven. 🙂
I love when a recipe comes together! Especially when it comes from the back of a cake mix box! I was actually baking a cake a couple of years ago and found this recipe on the side panel of the box. I clipped the recipe and taped it into one of my big recipe books to try “down the road.”
Well, “down the road” came a couple of days ago. I wanted to make something to take along on a mission trip our church is taking to a Navaho Reservation in Arizona next week. I thought all the kids (and perhaps a few of the adults 🙂 going on the trip would enjoy a gooey treat. It’s a long 1,100 mile trek from Texas to Arizona. I made up a batch of these tasty goodies and stuck them in the freezer to pull out when we go.
Chocolate and peanut butter permeated the air and I just loved the texture of these bars. I love peanut butter in anything sweet. I love chocolate, and I love M&Ms. What’s not to like in a bar with these three major food groups? 🙂
I’m going as the chief cook and bottle washer on this mission trip. Along with a good friend, we have the privilege of cooking for our group of 20 or so. Plus 10-15 more every day for about eight days, three meals a day. Whew, we will be two busy ladies and on our feet from before sunup to after sundown each day.
So during that stretch of time I will be too busy to post anything on my blog. But I will be sharing many of the recipes I’ve posted here over the past two years with all of our team members and others we will be working with. I will actually enjoy getting to make many of my favorite recipes again. And as many of you know, I really enjoy cooking for company no matter how much work is involved. We actually leave for Arizona on the anniversary of the first post I published two years ago!
If you’re looking for rich, chocolaty, peanut butter decadence then you need to give Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars a try. Every bite is irresistible. It leaves you wanting more, and more, and more! But be prepared for ooey, gooey and sensational along the way as well. 🙂
I originally published this recipe in June 2014. My bars were really gooey and messy because I didn’t refrigerate them before taking pictures. I recently remade this recipe (June 2019) for our church’s Connection Class luncheon. I served them for dessert along with Oatmeal Scotchies. These delectable “brownies” were almost cleaned out. 🙂
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-Collage-1.jpg)
Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars are sensational dessert bars.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5242d.jpg)
This side view shows all the rich, creamy dark chocolate frosting loaded on the top.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5240d-683x1024.jpg)
If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you’ll love these rich, over-the-top dessert bars.
Here’s what I did.
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I used these ingredients.
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Pour cake mix into a large mixing bowl. Add crunchy peanut butter, egg and water.
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Whisk to combine, or beat on a low speed with an electric mixer.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5278f-540x405.jpg)
Grease a 9×13″ glass baking dish. Add peanut butter batter to pan and smooth the top.
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Bake at 350 about 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5279a-540x405.jpg)
Mix a can of dark chocolate fudge frosting with crunchy peanut butter.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5279b-540x405.jpg)
Stir to combine.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5279c-540x405.jpg)
Spread frosting over top of peanut butter bars.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5279d-540x405.jpg)
Sprinkle with M&Ms. Gently press the M&Ms into the frosting so they don’t move around.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5235f-540x360.jpg)
Add chopped peanuts. Press the peanuts slightly into the frosting as well.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-523d0-721x1024.jpg)
I cut my pieces small because these are rather rich. Also, I wanted them to go farther so all the folks on the trip could sample one.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-5239c.jpg)
Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars are so mouthwatering and delicious.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-523a1-683x1024.jpg)
If you want a rich and decadent dessert, Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars will do it! (Especially if you use dark chocolate fudge frosting.)
Here’s the recipe.
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGY M&M BARS
(Recipe from Pillsbury)
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-523fb-500x500.jpg)
Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars
Equipment
- 1 9x13" glass baking dish
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 sharp knife to chop peanuts if they're not pre-chopped
- 1 spatula
- 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped
Ingredients
- 18.25 oz. pkg. Golden Butter recipe cake mix
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 large egg
- 16 oz. can dark chocolate fudge frosting
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1/2 cup peanuts chopped (measure after chopping)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°.
- Grease or spray a 9x13” glass baking dish.
- In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, 1 cup crunchy peanut butter, water and egg and mix until well combined.
- Spread into bottom of prepared baking dish.
- Smooth the top really well.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until puffy and golden brown or a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
- In a small mixing bowl blend chocolate fudge frosting with ½ cup crunchy peanut butter.
- Spread over top of the cooled bars.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, then M&Ms.
- Gently press the peanuts and M&Ms into the icing.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Pillsbury.
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
Nutrition
- 18.25-oz. pkg. Pillsbury Golden Butter recipe cake mix
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 egg
- 16-oz. can chocolate fudge frosting
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup M&Ms
- ½ cup chopped peanuts
- Heat oven to 350°.
- Grease or spray a 9×13” glass baking dish.
- In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, 1 cup peanut butter, water and egg and mix until well combined.
- Spread into bottom of prepared baking dish.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until puffy and golden brown or a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
- In a small mixing bowl blend chocolate fudge frosting with ½ cup peanut butter.
- Spread over top of the cooled bars.
- Sprinkle with M&Ms and chopped peanuts.
![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-52386.jpg)
Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars are great for holiday baking or tailgating parties. Everyone will be licking their fingers!
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Don’t Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars look marvelous?
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![Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have only 6 ingredients! They are so quick & easy but also rich, decadent & heavenly. Terrific #dessert for summer #holidays, backyard BBQs, #tailgating parties or for #ChristmasCookieExchanges. #DarkChocolate #Fudge #MMs #cookie #PeanutButter #Peanuts #chocolate #HolidayDessert #PeanutButterFudgyMMBars #ChocolateDessert #MMDessert](https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Peanut-Butter-Fudgy-MM-Bars-523fb-500x500.jpg)
Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars
Equipment
- 1 9×13" glass baking dish
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 sharp knife to chop peanuts if they're not pre-chopped
- 1 spatula
- 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped
Ingredients
- 18.25 oz. pkg. Golden Butter recipe cake mix
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 large egg
- 16 oz. can dark chocolate fudge frosting
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1/2 cup peanuts chopped (measure after chopping)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°.
- Grease or spray a 9×13” glass baking dish.
- In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, 1 cup crunchy peanut butter, water and egg and mix until well combined.
- Spread into bottom of prepared baking dish.
- Smooth the top really well.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until puffy and golden brown or a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
- In a small mixing bowl blend chocolate fudge frosting with ½ cup crunchy peanut butter.
- Spread over top of the cooled bars.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, then M&Ms.
- Gently press the peanuts and M&Ms into the icing.
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