Description
Creamy peep bars bring marshmallow magic straight from childhood memories to your dessert table. Rich layers of graham cracker crust and sweet marshmallow create a nostalgic treat that will delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Nuts and Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, creating a uniform mixture that will form the foundational crust.
- Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even and compact layer.
- Carefully drizzle sweetened condensed milk across the entire surface of the crust, ensuring an uniform distribution.
- Scatter white chocolate chips, chopped Peeps, and pastel candy chocolates over the condensed milk layer, spreading them evenly.
- Transfer the baking dish to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden brown edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set the layers and prevents crumbling.
- Once cooled, sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles across the top of the bars for additional texture and visual appeal.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the cooled dessert into individual bars, creating clean and precise cuts.
- Serve and enjoy these decadent Peep bars at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Soften Peeps gently in microwave for 5-10 seconds before sprinkling to create extra melty, gooey texture throughout the bars.
- Use parchment paper overhang as handles to easily lift and remove entire dessert from baking pan for clean, precise cutting.
- Experiment with different colored Peeps or mix candy varieties to create festive seasonal variations for Easter, spring, or children’s parties.
- Chill bars in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes after cooling to help chocolate set firmly and make cutting into neat squares easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg