Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible gooeyness of these homemade Hershey's Chewy Peanut Butter Bars! This easy recipe, adapted from Hershey's Kitchens, delivers rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor in every bite. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing friends and family, these bars are guaranteed to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 230.2 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars

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How to Make Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs until well combined.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  7. Remove from oven and evenly sprinkle 1 cup peanut butter chips over the top.
  8. Drizzle ½ cup sweetened condensed milk over the peanut butter chips.
  9. Sprinkle generously with ½ cup shredded coconut.
  10. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 24 bars.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

90g

Fat

29g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars?

Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars?

Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars has approximately 230.2 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars?

The key ingredients for Hershey's Chewy Peanut Bars are All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Cocoa, Light Brown Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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