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Maple Nut Goodie Bars Recipe

Decadent Maple Nut Goodie Bars – the perfect addition to your holiday cookie trays and gatherings! This irresistible recipe features layers of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a sweet maple-flavored pudding topping, studded with crunchy peanuts. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 230 mins
Calories 195.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Maple Nut Goodie Bars

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How to Make Maple Nut Goodie Bars

  1. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift out the finished bars.
  2. Lightly grease the foil with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup margarine. Stir frequently until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter until well combined.
  5. Spread half of the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Freeze for 10 minutes, or until set.
  7. Refrigerate the pan while you prepare the pudding layer.
  8. In a separate bowl, stir 1 cup salted peanuts into the remaining chocolate-peanut butter mixture. Set aside.
  9. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining 1 cup margarine.
  10. Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk until smooth.
  11. Stir in the instant vanilla pudding mix until thickened, stirring constantly. Do not boil.
  12. Remove from heat, and stir in the powdered sugar and maple extract until smooth.
  13. Let cool for about 10 minutes, or until slightly cooled but still spreadable.
  14. Carefully spread the pudding mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate layer.
  15. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set slightly.
  16. Stir the reserved chocolate-peanut mixture.
  17. Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate-peanut mixture over the chilled pudding layer.
  18. Spread evenly to cover the pudding layer.
  19. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
  20. Lift the bars from the pan using the foil overhang. Cut into bars and serve. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

16g

Carbs

7g

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