Peanut Butter Fudge Bars have a layer of chocolate sweetened condensed milk fudge nestled between two layers of irresistible peanut butter cookies! Check out my shortcut for making these cookies in just a few minutes with a handful of ingredients!
Raise your hand if you want cookies and just don’t have time to make them? That’s me too! I’ve solved that problem for you because this recipe is made with store-bought cookie dough! It doesn’t get any easier than that and I promise nobody will ever know because these are amazing!
This is an award-winning recipe! I actually won a Kitchen Aid mixer with these! Part of winning meant that I had to make these cookies for the whole Junior High at our school! Don’t worry, that’s only about 100 kids!
We all know that peanutbutter and chocolate is the BEST combination! To get even more of it check out No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies, Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Sauce, Fudgy Peanut Butter Banana Brownies, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Popsicles, Classic No Bake Cookies, Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark, and Peanut Butter Popcorn.
How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge Bar Cookies
If you are feeling ambitious go ahead and use your favorite homemade peanut butter cookie recipe! If you’re feeling frazzled and short on time please don’t feel guilty about skipping taking a shortcut and using a package of cookie mix (Betty Crocker or Pillsbury are great) or a tube of cookie dough from the fridge section of the grocery store! After one bite you’ll feel better about it anyway!
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick baking spray.
STEP 2: Mix cookie dough according to package directions. Spread ½ of it on the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set aside.
STEP 3: Make the fudge layer. Add sweetened condensed milk, butter, and chocolate chips to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until all ingredients are melted and combined. Add vanilla. Pour over the first layer of peanut butter cookie dough. You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to add crunch if you want!
STEP 4: Add the top layer of dough. Drop remaining dough over fudge layer. I like to drop it in about Tablespoon sized pieces. You can flatten the pieces out before setting them on the fudge layer if you like. Don’t worry about having spots of the fudge layer that are still exposed. It will be just fine!
STEP 5: Bake for 25 minutes.
STEP 6: Cool. Remove from pan and cut into squares. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.
Grab my Peanut Butter Fudge Bars Recipe!
Add this to the top of your easy desserts list! I really can’t wait for you to try them! The kids at the Junior High were in love with them and I’m pretty sure the kids you live with will be too! And when these are gone in less than 24 hours check out these other easy dessert bars and cookies recipes!
Easy Bar Cookies Recipes
- Cake Mix Butterscotch Cookies – made in a sheet pan
- Salty Crunchy Bars – a no bake recipe
- Chocolate Crispy Treats – loaded with chocolate
- Oatmeal Fudge Bars – more fudge between layers of oatmeal cookies
Easy Cookie Recipes
- Soft and Thick Snickerdoodles – the best snickerdoodles on the planet
- Smores Cookies – all the goodness without the fire
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies – Soft and filled with chocolate
- Turtle Cookies – chocolate caramel cookies
- Brownie Cookies – the best of both worlds
- Coconut Cookies – made with pudding
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies – thick and chewy
No go grab the ingredients and make Peanut Butter Fudge Bars and let me know what you think of these cookies!
Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
- 2 packages peanut butter cookie mix (about 17.5 ounces each)
- 3 Tbsp vegeatable oil
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 egg
For the Chocolate Fudge Layer
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick baking spray.
- Mix cookie dough according to package directions using the egg, vegetable oil, and water. ,Spread ½ of it on the bottom of prepared baking pan.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, butter, and chocolate chips to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until all ingredients are melted and combined. Add vanilla. Pour over first layer of peanut butter cookie dough.
- Drop remaining cookie dough over fudge layer. I like to drop it in about Tablespoon sized pieces. You can flatten the pieces out before setting them on the fudge layer if you like. Don’t worry about having spots of the fudge layer that are still exposed. It will be just fine!
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Cool.
- Cut in to squares.
Amy says
Just made these for a work party. Oh my gosh, so so SO good! I had to bake mine about 35 minutes but I chalk that up to oven differences. They were perfect. Thanks so much! Will be making them again I’m sure!
Amy Engberson says
Hi Amy! I bet your office is in love with you! I’m glad you all enjoyed them!
Mckyla says
Hi! How should I store these? In refrigerator or in an air tight container????
Amy Engberson says
To be honest with you my boys gobble these up so fast I rarely need to store them for longer than a day! That’s the benefits of living with boys! Ha! I store them in an airtight container, not in the refrigerator! Enjoy!
Emma says
What are the measurements ?
Amy Engberson says
There used to be a gray box at the bottom that said something like “click here for the recipe”. I just edited that post so it’s all on the same page. If the printable recipe still isn’t showing up for you let me know and I’ll be sure to get it to you! Enjoy!
Dawn Bucher says
And so. Where’s the recipe? Anyone know?
Amy Engberson says
Hi Dawn! If you scroll to the bottom of the page there is a button that says something like click here for the recipe! If it doesn’t work for you let me know and I’ll be sure to get it to you!
Pam says
We love these, but I can’t find the ingredients, just mixing directions
Amy Engberson says
There is a gray box at the bottom of the first page. It says something like “click here for the recipe”. It should take you to a printable recipe. If it doesn’t let me know and I’ll be sure to get it to you!
Laura says
I need the measurements of the ingredients for the peanut butter fudge cookie bars please
Amy Engberson says
If you click on the grey box that says something like “Click here for the recipe” it should take you straight to a printable recipe. If it doesn’t work for you let me know and I’ll be sure to get it to you!
Denise Jeansonne says
Please send this recipe peanut butter fudge cookies to denise8667@bellsouth.net thank u
Amy Engberson says
I sent you an email. If you click on the grey box at the bottom of the first page of this post it will take you directly to the next page with the printable recipe!
Pam says
Where are the specific ingredient amounts?
Amy Engberson says
If you click on the grey box at the bottom of the first page it will take you to the second page. The second page has a printable recipe with the exact ingredients, amounts, and instructions! Let me know if you can’t find it and I’ll make sure you I get it to you!
Carlene Kennedy says
Would love to make these but don’t see the measurements for fudge ingredients..
Amy Engberson says
Sorry for the confusion. I’m learning that I need to put the entire post including the recipe on one page. At the bottom of the first page there is a grey box that says something like click here for the recipe. If you click that box it will take you to the second page where there is a printable recipe that includes ingredients, amounts, and directions. Let me know if it’s still not there and I’ll make sure you get a copy of the recipe!
Micky says
I am unable to see any measurements or temperatures or time at all – I checked several times ????
Amy Engberson says
Hi Micky. Sorry you are having trouble finding the printable recipe. If you scroll to the very bottom of the page there is a graphic that says something like “click here for the recipe”. If you click that it will take you to the next page and the printable recipe will be right there. Let me know if you are still having trouble finding it and I will send you the direct link to the second page! These bars are worth the hassle!
Karen says
Where are the measurements for this cookie bar?
Amy Engberson says
You might need those right? At the bottom of the page there is a grey box that says something like “click here for the recipe”. Clicking it will take you to the next page with the printable recipe! Let me know if you can’t find it!
Stacey Rittel says
Can’t wait to make these for my dad he starts chemo next week so we were told to put some pounds on him! 🙂
Amy Engberson says
Sorry to hear about your dad! Hugs! He should easily be able to gain weight eating these! And they are worth every bite!
Julie says
These look amazing! I’d prefer to make my own peanut butter cookie dough, I’m a make it all from scratch kind of gal. Have you tried that before?? How many cups of cookie dough would you say is in a store mix?
Amy Engberson says
Homemade cookie dough would be fantastic in these! I’m not exactly sure how many cups are in one of those little packages/tubes of cookie dough. I used two packages which would have made a total of 36 cookies. Maybe that will give you a guide for finding a recipe that would be about equal in portion. I’m guessing it was about 5 cups of cookie dough in all. Hopefully that helps!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
That layer of fudge is calling out to me. I could nibble on these all day long.
Amy Engberson says
I have to hide them from myself or I would devour all of them!
Cathy Trochelman says
That fudge layer is TO DIE FOR!
Amy Engberson says
That fudge layer would be divine on it’s own…but sandwiched between peanut butter cookies…even better!
victoria says
I cant seem to find the amount of ingredients for fudge sause ? Help?
Amy Engberson says
Here’s the link to the printable recipe which includes ingredients and directions; https://pitchforkfoodie.com/peanut-butter-fudge-cookie-bars/2/. The fudge layer includes sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla. The directions for the fudge layer begin on number 3 in the instructions portion of the recipe. Let me know if you can’t find it! I’m pretty sure you are going to love these bars!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
Holy smokes! These look so fudgy!
Amy Engberson says
I can’t resist fudgy…pair it with peanut butter and I’m hopeless!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
Oh my goodness, these are SO incredible!!
Amy Engberson says
Thanks! They are a huge hit when I share them at parties!
Tammy Furness says
I just discovered your blog and it is amazing! So professional looking! Your recipes look amazing and I might just get excited about cooking again if I tune into your blog!
Amy Engberson says
I’m glad you found me Tammy! Thanks for the kind compliments! Almost all of my recipes are quick and easy to make using only a few ingredients because that’s what my life requires! I hope you find a few recipes you love!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these! Yum!!
Amy Engberson says
I think everyone should make a batch ASAP!
Jen says
Thank you for the shortcut ideas! Sometimes you need to satisfy a craving and you need it NOW!! They look awesome and can’t wait to try them.
Amy Engberson says
Haha! I need to satisfy my sweet tooth cravings almost all day everyday! And yes…shortcuts are my life!