If you love peanut butter and chocolate, you are in for a treat with these Peanut Butter Dream Bars! They are creamy, sweet, and oh-so-delicious. Perfect for family gatherings, parties, or just a night in, you’ll find it hard to resist this tasty dessert!

Why Make This Recipe

These Peanut Butter Dream Bars are great for any occasion. They are easy to make and don’t require a lot of baking skills. Plus, they are always a crowd-pleaser! Your friends and family will love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. They are perfect for weekend treats or after-school snacks. Trust me; once you make these bars, they’ll become a regular in your kitchen.

How to Make Peanut Butter Dream Bars

Ingredients:

Peanut butter sandwich cookies
8 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups milk
Instant chocolate pudding
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
8 ounces Cool Whip
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Crush the peanut butter sandwich cookies and press them into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In a mixer, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter, and mix until well combined.
Fold in the Cool Whip until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding with 1 1/2 cups of milk until thickened.
Layer the pudding over the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish.
Top with milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
Cut into bars and serve.

How to Serve Peanut Butter Dream Bars

Serve these bars chilled for a refreshing dessert. They are perfect on their own or pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They make a great addition to any dessert table!

How to Store Peanut Butter Dream Bars

Store your Peanut Butter Dream Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for about a week—if they last that long!

Tips to Make Peanut Butter Dream Bars

Make sure to crush the cookies finely for a better base.
Allow your bars to chill long enough for them to set properly.
Feel free to add extra chocolate chips or nuts on top for more crunch and flavor.

Variation

For a fun twist, try using Oreos instead of peanut butter sandwich cookies. You can also swap out the creamy peanut butter for crunchy peanut butter for added texture!

FAQs

1. Can I make these bars ahead of time?
Yes! These bars can be made a day in advance. They actually taste better after chilling overnight.

2. Can I use other types of pudding?
Absolutely! You can experiment with vanilla or butterscotch pudding for a different flavor profile.

3. How do I make these bars gluten-free?
Use gluten-free peanut butter cookies and check your pudding mix to ensure it’s also gluten-free.