Bun Bars(Candy)

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Sweet and crunchy Bun Bars combine chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, and peanuts for a rich, indulgent treat perfect for sharing or satisfying any sweet tooth craving.

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz. bag chocolate chips
  • 12 oz. bag butterscotch chips
  • 18 oz. creamy peanut butter
  • 1 c. butter
  • 2/3 c. milk
  • 3 1/2 oz. vanilla pudding (not instant)
  • 2 lb. powdered sugar
  • 1 lb. roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter together until smooth.
  2. Spread half of the melted mixture evenly on the bottom of a 15 x 10-inch cookie sheet.
  3. Chill the layered mixture until firm.
  4. In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, and vanilla pudding; bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add powdered sugar to the boiling mixture and stir until smooth.
  6. Spread the powdered sugar mixture over the chilled base.
  7. Mix roasted peanuts into the remaining chocolate mixture.
  8. Spread the peanut-infused chocolate mixture over the top of the layered dessert.
  9. Cut into tiny squares and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

791 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.6g 29% DV
Total Fat 53.8g 69% DV
Carbs 69.5g 25% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 48.9g 98% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 419.8mg 18% DV
Potassium 465.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 80mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 51.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 156.3mg 12% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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